Have You Asked Your Dad?

In this episode we chat to travel daddy Mandla Dambuza about how he chooses his travel destinations, how to enjoy the journey with his kids, and how sometimes it is okay to go on a little vacation without them!What are your travel tips? DM us on InstagramCheck out Mandla beautiful instagram page here.Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we asked you what you would do differently if you could go back and start your parenting journey over!We chat about stressing less (or at least stress about the correct things), getting support as early as possible, and as always, going for therapy.Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean is having a pretty tough week with illnesses this week, so we're posting this episode from earlier in the year all about how parents cope with being sicky!How do dads deal with all the little illnesses that their kids, partners and themselves get from time to time? Do parents even have time to get sick?This episode was a live stream  - follow us on Youtube or Instagram to make sure you don't miss the next live chat we do!Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we ask the ladies from The Great Equalizer podcast about their husbands.We want to know what their baby-daddies do that make it easy to celebrate them for Father's Day!You can watch all the latest The Great Equalizer episodes here: @thegreatequalizerpodcast , and follow them on instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/thegreatequalizerpodcast/Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the beginning of the year,  we each chose a word that encapsulates what we hope will represent our 2023 - one word that will show what we hope to be and achieve!(You can listen to that episode here: https://www.afrodaddyonline.com/podcast/episode/7c1d8114/whats-your-word-for-the-year)In this episode, we take a look at how we're doing so far...and Terence decides that he might have to totally change what his word is.What would your word of 2023 be so far, and what would you like it to be?Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about being how tough it is to find time to do a hobby as a parent, without making it into something that causes you more stress.This episode was a live stream  - follow us on Youtube or Instagram to make sure you don't miss the next live chat we do!Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramPlease take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we take on the idea of the man flu!How do dads deal with all the little illnesses that their kids, partners and themselves get from time to time? Do parents even have time to get sick?This episode was a live stream  - follow us on Youtube or Instagram to make sure you don't miss the next live chat we do!Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrated getting to our 20th episode by doing a live stream!Here's the recording of the discussion about Parenting Acheivements!Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you asked your dad, "What was becoming a dad REALLY like?"This episode we focus in on Terence and Eli. The guys talk about what is like to the support or "background" parent and how we can help dads more in those during the pregnancy, birth and first few days.This is the last of three episodes where we explore what we actually experienced during the first few days, weeks and months with our kids.Dads have a complicated relationship with their own stories of becoming parents, because for most of the first part we are background and support actors who are focused on the needs of their partner and child.This is a good thing, but it does mean that when it is time for a dad to work through their own story it can be hard to truly engage with their experiences.You can watch to this episode instead! Click here: https://youtu.be/-Sx20sTYz3gPlease take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you asked your dad, "What was becoming a dad REALLY like?"This is the second of three episodes where we explore what we actually experienced during the first few days, weeks and months with our kids.Dads have a complicated relationship with their own stories of becoming parents, because for most of the first part we are background and support actors who are focused on the needs of their partner and child.This is a good thing, but it does mean that when it is time for a dad to work through their own story it can be hard to truly engage with their experiences.This episode we focus in on Terence and Liam. You'll hear how he dealt with the additional complexities of becoming a dad through adoption, and what is some of his favourite things about his oldest son.You can watch to this episode instead! Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7R_oq6OTpcr5FPCvt-kp3ag-Cmt5nxjPlease take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you asked your dad, "What was becoming a dad REALLY like?"You're going to want to watch and listen to this one - especially if you think it's rare to hear a dad speaking honestly about what he felt during the tumultuous start to fatherhood.That's right. We're talking about real dad emotions here!This is the first of three episodes where we explore what we actually experienced during the first few days, weeks and months with our kids.Dads have a complicated relationship with their own stories of becoming parents, because for most of the first part we are background and support actors who are focused on the needs of their partner and child.This is a good thing, but it does mean that when it is time for a dad to work through their own story it can be hard to truly engage with their experiences.This episode we focus in on Sean and Zoe. For many of us, this might be the first time we'll hear a man talk openly and honestly about the struggle, emotion and hope he felt in the first period fatherhood.You can listen to this episode instead! Search for Have You Asked Your Dad wherever you get podcasts or click here:https://www.afrodaddyonline.com/podcast/episode/74fcabd9/what-was-becoming-a-dad-really-likePlease take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you asked your dad, "What's your word for the year"?Thanks to loadshedding, we couldn't record this episode in the normal way so it is actually a series of WhatsApp videos that form the conversation we have about our words for 2023!This is going to give you a peek into the way we chat about our topics before the official recording of Have You Asked Your Dad.Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Have You Asked Your Dad, we use our recent experience of having a bit of holiday time to figure out what a dad's best day off looks like.And no, it doesn't evolve an entire day without their family (mostly).You can watch this episode instead of listening to it here:https://youtu.be/atkZ8PJhg1kPlease take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever asked your dad "What do you want for Christmas?"You probably have - and there is a good chance that you've been frustrated by the answer. Buying gifts for dads is tough, especially if you are trying to go beyond the stereotypes.But now you don't have to worry, because Sean and Terence have some great ideas for gifts that will make the dads in your life feel super special.(Plus...there is a real challenge for our wives in this one)Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever asked your dad "How did your goals change after you became a parent?"There are so many things that change after you become a parent, not the least of which are your life goals. How have yours changed (if they have)? We talk about our answers in this episode of Have You Asked Your Dad!Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever asked your dad "What do you think about Discipline?"In this episode, Sean and Terence dive into how they were disciplined as kids and how that has affected their parenting styles.Plus, you get a taste of how Terence discplines his own kids as they keep interrupting the recording!Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you asked your dad, "Have you ever felt weak?"To help us answer that question, we chatted to Lee van den Bergh - an ex-athlete and fitness trainer to some of SA's biggest sports stars.Lee was diagnosed with a type of arthritus that makes his usual high level of fitness incredibly painful to maintain. In fact, the illness makes even the normal day to day activities that a dad does difficult.Despite that, he manages to keep a positive attitude that is driven by his mantra: "Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can, and then try to progress to the next level"Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you asked your dad, "What do you like to cook?"For both Sean and Terence, their moms were the main cooks in the house...so has anything changed for the new generation?Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever asked your dad "How do feel about money?"In this episode, we talk about the anxieties and pleasures that come with money, and how to get some sort of healthy relationship with the stuff!Please take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever asked your dad "Do you swear?"WARNING: This episode has some adult language - even though we've beeped them all out, it is clear what we are saying so probably not a great idea to play this in the car with your kids ;)Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.comPlease take a moment to follow us on InstagramCheck out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly RequiredIf you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.