The Timer's Playbook

As we bid farewell to 2023, we also turn our gaze towards the future and discuss our plans and aspirations for the upcoming year, 2024. Whether it's setting new parenting goals, fostering stronger connections with our children, or navigating the ever-changing landscape of fatherhood, we invite you to join us in envisioning the path ahead.

Join me on this episode of The Timer's Playbook as we explore the art of raising conscious children with the remarkable Mnikelo Madala. Discover the secrets to blending love and understanding in a 'blended family', master the delicate juggling act of multiple responsibilities, and gain practical insights on nurturing mindful, accountable, and self-aware children. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that will inspire and empower you on your own parenting journey. Listen now! 🎧✨ #RaisingConsciousChildren #BlendedFamily #JugglingResponsibilities #NurturingConsciousness #ParentingJourney

Join us for a long-awaited conversation with the remarkable Edith Utete, where we dive deep into the realm of Cyber-Smart Parenting. As a Business Consultant, Child Online Protection and Digital Wellness Advocate, Attorney, and Author, Edith is on a mission to equip parents, churches, students, businesses, and tech users of all kinds with the tools to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. In this thought-provoking episode, Edith sheds light on the importance of online safety and digital savviness, making these subjects relatable and human in the ever-evolving tech space. With her exceptional expertise, she empowers families to embrace the benefits of the Digital Age while remaining vigilant and secure. Discover how Edith's unique superpower of bridging the gap between technology and humanity can help you navigate the digital landscape with confidence and ensure the well-being of your loved ones. Tune in to this empowering conversation on The Timer's Playbook!

Get ready for an inspiring journey with Suraiya Essof! As a trained Industrial Psychologist and Educator, she's dedicated her life to empowering individuals and communities for positive social change. Through her incredible initiatives like Kites for Peace and the Zimbabwe Cares Network, Suraiya has shown us the power of fortitude, sociability, self-empowerment, critical thinking, and leadership.  In this special episode of The Timer's Playbook, we delve deep into these themes and discover how we can empower our children with the tools to govern themselves and make a difference in the world. 

Through the journey of a lifetime, my wife has been my rock, blessing us with two incredible boys and weaving a tapestry of love in our home. In this heartfelt episode, I pay tribute to her and all the incredible mothers worldwide, for their immeasurable gift of life and boundless love. Join me as we celebrate the extraordinary power of motherhood

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Timer's Playbook Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Sambulo to chat about the joys and challenges of raising his 5-year-old son, and what's in store as he prepares for the arrival of a new baby. We were fortunate to catch up with Sambulo during our kids' school pick-up, and he was kind enough to share some of his personal experiences and insights into parenting. From juggling work and family life, to the emotional rollercoaster of sleepless nights and toddler tantrums, Sambulo gives us an honest and refreshing perspective on the joys and challenges of raising young children. As we chat with Sambulo, you'll hear about his experiences navigating parenthood and what he's learned along the way. We'll also dive into some of the unique challenges he's faced, as well as the exciting changes that come with the arrival of a new baby. So, whether you're a new parent, seasoned pro, or simply interested in hearing some honest and insightful parenting advice, you won't want to miss this episode of the Timer's Playbook Podcast with the amazing Sambulo!

Going to big school must a scary thing for our little ones, and I guess for parents too! But how do parents decide on how and where to educate their children? Is this decision driven by finances, values, location or legacy or is it a combination of all these things?

On this episode I can catch up with my mate from high school. We had a chat over Zoom as he is based in Lesotho. What's interesting about Kabelo is that he was very intentional about finding the right partner and eventually having his own family. This is something he brought forward to his now wife, very early in the relationship whilst they were dating. 

My conversation with Lebo dealt with raising kids in a creative environment, trying to reconnect with a father that's never been present and how to manage a pre-teen girl child, without alienating the rest of the family. 

Getting married young, then divorced, a messy custody battle and being a single father, Chillimane has seen and experienced it all! 

Going to big school must a scary thing for our little ones, and I guess for parents too! But how do parents decide on how and where to educate their children? Is this decision driven by finances, values, location or legacy or is it a combination of all these things?

Imagine growing in household where you feel unwanted. How does this impact the type of father you become. This is King's story and how has to overcome his father in order to be a father. 

What habits or traits have we picked up from our parents that are so entrenched in us and are hard to break because at times we aren't even aware of they come from? 

In this episode I catch up with an old friend. We first met as young men, and we meet again as grown men and fathers. 

Themba Hadebe is one of the young men I mentor. He is 18, doing his matric year, and I wanted to get a sense of where his head space is as a teenager in modern day South Africa. 

On June 16, 2022, as it is known as Youth Day in South Africa, I catch up with one of my mentees, Andile Tshabalala. A thoughtful soul that is wise beyond his age! 

Soweto based Artist and musician shares his views on fatherhood. 

It is Father's Day 2022, and as always it is time for fathers to reflect. In this rebroadcast special, Tshepo Pule unpacks the everlasting effects of his tempestuous relationship with his father.

Parents play such a significant role in the kind of parents we become. We pick up a lot from them and discard some other things but nothing beats a present and engaged father! 

Nothing brings life in sharp focus than perceived imminent death. Zuko has a new lease on life, after over 20 years he became a father again, wants to give back even more and live life to the fullest!