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FQMagDads

By Tim Barnes-Clay

Damion & Tim are two dads who happen to work at Fathers’ Quarterly (FQ) Magazine. They’re here to chew the fat about fatherhood.
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Fatherhood

FQMagDadsFeb 10, 2021

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Sons & Daughters

Sons & Daughters

Do you need to parent sons and daughters differently? Tim and Damion discuss .. and get ‘retro’ too..
Mar 03, 202319:25
Men & Emotions (Part 2)

Men & Emotions (Part 2)

Damion and Tim continue to discuss why men need to talk more. They manage to cram in a chat about teachers’ strikes, too ..
Feb 23, 202315:09
Men & Emotions (Part 1)

Men & Emotions (Part 1)

Tim and Damion discuss whether men should talk more with each other about their feelings.
Feb 23, 202312:05
Valentine’s

Valentine’s

Is Valentine’s Day just about couples, or the whole family? Damion and Tim discuss ..
Feb 14, 202310:42
“Influence” (Part 2)

“Influence” (Part 2)

Tim and Damion carry on their discussion from part 1 .. on anything from the way today’s media portrays life .. to the importance and influence a father has in a child’s life.
Feb 09, 202314:18
“Influence” (Part 1)

“Influence” (Part 1)

Tim and Damion discuss everything from “influencers” to whether dads are needed .. but check out Part 2 after this episode for that discussion.
Feb 09, 202311:11
Adapting to Change

Adapting to Change

Tim and Damion discuss electric vehicles, housing and the environment.
Jan 25, 202321:26
The Circle of Life

The Circle of Life

In the first podcast of 2023, Tim and Damion get reflective about time - from birth to death and everything in between.
Jan 13, 202324:24
Christmas chat ..

Christmas chat ..

Happy Christmas from the FQ team!
Dec 20, 202217:43
Becoming a Parent

Becoming a Parent

Is there a right time to become a parent? Tim and Damion discuss this and other topics. (N.B. Excuse the dropouts on this recording).
Nov 25, 202219:33
Life’s curveballs

Life’s curveballs

Pre Christmas fun, illness and how to deal with the curveballs life can throw at us, whether we’re fathers or not.
Nov 07, 202223:37
Being Dad

Being Dad

Damion and Tim discuss what fatherhood is really about.
Oct 07, 202221:14
Cost-of-Living Crisis

Cost-of-Living Crisis

In the current financial gloom, Damion and Tim find some light.
Sep 27, 202215:13
Change

Change

Damion and Tim discuss how change impacts us all in different ways. This podcast is dedicated to Her Majesty The Queen, 1926-2022.
Sep 16, 202221:34
New Dads

New Dads

Damion and Tim discuss what it’s like when baby arrives and reality hits..
Aug 25, 202214:01
School Bullying

School Bullying

Tim and Damion chat about kids going back to school .. and bullying.
Aug 19, 202219:39
Summertime Dads

Summertime Dads

Tim, Damion, summer and the journey of fatherhood.
Aug 12, 202220:34
Teen Angst

Teen Angst

Tim and Damion chat about the rollercoaster ride of ‘teen angst’.
Aug 01, 202220:34
School’s Out!

School’s Out!

School’s out and you now have your kids at home for weeks and weeks. Damion and Tim discuss the ups and the downs for parents over the summer.
Jul 25, 202222:10
Time and … Gigs!

Time and … Gigs!

Funny how time flies when you're having fun. Tim and Damion discuss being mates with their sons.
Jun 13, 202214:26
Holidays & Parenting Coordination

Holidays & Parenting Coordination

Damion and Tim discuss holidaying with your kids - as well as parenting coordination.
Jun 07, 202245:51
The School Run

The School Run

The reality of the ‘School Run’ .. as experienced by Tim and Damion ..
May 23, 202206:34
Religion

Religion

Should we introduce religion to our kids?
May 16, 202218:53
Hitting the ‘Reset’ Button

Hitting the ‘Reset’ Button

Tim and Damion discuss how important it is to take a break and hit the ‘reset’ button ..
May 10, 202221:14
Stranger Danger

Stranger Danger

How do you teach your kids who is, and isn’t, ok to talk to? Tim and Damion discuss.
Apr 25, 202224:51
Child-rearing tips

Child-rearing tips

Despite the tech gremlins in this podcast, Damion and Tim share their child-rearing experiences and advice.
Apr 11, 202220:27
School emails & Easter hols

School emails & Easter hols

Damion and Tim discuss everything from school emails to exams and the cost of entertaining kids when they’re off school.
Apr 04, 202224:14
Nappies

Nappies

Just had a baby? Then you’ll need some nappy changing advice.
Mar 28, 202220:37
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

We discuss what Mother’s Day really means ..
Mar 22, 202215:01
Putting the world to rights - teeth ‘n’ all.

Putting the world to rights - teeth ‘n’ all.

Damion and Tim chat about world issues - and are later joined by dentist, Dr. Arti Shah.
Mar 14, 202229:20
War - what is it good for?

War - what is it good for?

How do we explain war to our kids?
Mar 04, 202217:51
Reflection

Reflection

Tim and Damion reflect on how life can be viewed after fatherhood.
Feb 23, 202220:56
Time

Time

Time is the most important gift you can give your child. That’s the conclusion Tim and Damion come to in this episode about what it means to be a parent. (But don’t forget to give yourself time, too!)
Feb 11, 202223:02
Fathers and Sons

Fathers and Sons

Tim and Damion discuss how important a father is in his child’s life - especially when it comes to sons.
Feb 04, 202223:02
“Man Cold” 🤧

“Man Cold” 🤧

Tim and Damion discuss the “man cold” and how to cope when the kids are ill and stuck at home, too.
Jan 28, 202219:34
Manners

Manners

Is it old fashioned to teach your kids manners?
Jan 17, 202217:47
Years and Years

Years and Years

Can it really be 20 years since FQ Magazine started? Tim and Damion discuss this and a whole bunch of other stuff to do with parenting and that precious thing called life.
Jan 10, 202221:58
Ups and the Downs

Ups and the Downs

Damion and Tim chat about the ups and the downs of this life this festive season.
Dec 21, 202114:25
Christmas

Christmas

How do you manage expectations in the run up to Christmas? Tim and Damion discuss.
Dec 21, 202116:29
Nature/Nurture Part 2

Nature/Nurture Part 2

Tim and Damion continue their discussion about what makes us and our kids tick. Is it nature or nurture? Plus a whole lot more …
Dec 03, 202118:08
Nature/Nurture Part 1

Nature/Nurture Part 1

Damion and Tim discuss topics related to the nature/nurture debate. How much does nature or nurture influence the way we are wired?
Nov 26, 202109:25
Dad’s Taxi and Kids’ Activities

Dad’s Taxi and Kids’ Activities

Damion and Tim discuss the “First World” issue of having to ferry their kids around to activities. And, as ever, the conversation evolves to talk about other issues, such as how important these activities, sporting or otherwise, are for children.
Nov 19, 202117:25
Wills

Wills

It’s depressing - but we will all die. That means we should get a will sorted - especially if we have kids. Ok, deep breath .. listen to Damion and Tim discuss this now - and maybe afterwards you’ll get your will sorted too.
Nov 13, 202111:29
Planes, kids and tantrums

Planes, kids and tantrums

Tim and Damion discuss the current flying situation, what it’s like flying with kids and how to deal with tantrums.
Nov 08, 202116:00
Halloween

Halloween

Is trick or treating harmless fun? Damion and Tim discuss.
Oct 29, 202108:10
Half-Term

Half-Term

Will it be half-term heaven or hell?Tim and Damion discuss how to cope with the kids being at home (again!) over the next week or two.
Oct 22, 202117:58
Encouraging Dads to seek support from Mums

Encouraging Dads to seek support from Mums

Dads, feel like you’re on your own at the school gates? Don’t be afraid to chat to other parents - especially mums. They’re a great source of support, as Damion and Tim discuss.
Oct 15, 202119:28
Dads and Isolation

Dads and Isolation

Dads often feel left out, but why is this the case? Tim and Damion discuss.
May 28, 202112:59
Sleepless Nights

Sleepless Nights

A new baby means you won’t sleep like you used to ... at least not for a while. But, you’re not alone, as Tim and Damion explain.
May 14, 202115:53
Toddlers and Tantrums

Toddlers and Tantrums

It can be stressful and sometimes it’s embarrassing, but all toddlers have tantrums. Damion and Tim chat about how they coped when their kids went into meltdown mode.
May 07, 202113:53