At a Glance
- Matt Damon and Jason Kelce each have four daughters
- Damon guested on the Jan. 7 episode of the New Heights podcast
- His only advice: “Don’t blink”
- Why it matters: A quick reminder for parents to savor tiny, everyday moments before they vanish
Father-of-four Matt Damon dropped by New Heights and discovered instant camaraderie with fellow girl-dad Jason Kelce. Both men are outnumbered at home-Damon’s girls range from 15 to 25, while Kelce’s daughters span 1 to 6 years old.
Damon’s Girl-Dad Reality Check
When Travis Kelce asked for Damon’s best parenting tip, the actor laughed:
> “Man, I got nothing… You’re in it.”
He explained that early theories fade once your kids arrive.
> “They really are who they are right away. The nurture part is important, but that spirit is there.”
The sole guidance Damon offered came from a friend who watched his toddler daughter years ago:
> “Don’t blink.”
The Hairbrush Moment
Damon felt the truth of that warning just that morning. His 17-year-old daughter Gia, nursing a broken collarbone, asked him to brush her hair-something he hadn’t done since she was eight or nine.
> “I hadn’t brushed her hair in… I don’t know, eight, nine years?… I don’t remember when I brushed it for the last time.”
The simple act “buckled” him, driving home how incremental changes escape notice until they’re memories.
Key Takeaways
- Matt Damon and Jason Kelce bond over raising four daughters each
- Damon believes kids arrive with innate personalities that “are going to do what they’re going to do”
- His single parenting mantra: “Don’t blink”-tiny moments disappear fast
- Jason Kelce already tells people, “Don’t listen to any advice”-every child is different
For Damon, the takeaway is clear: cherish the everyday tasks, because the final time often comes without announcement.
