Dad of the Week: Terry Newln

Terry Newln works in construction. He lives in Virginia where he is raising his two daughters! Every Dad of the Week answers the following questions, read on to learn more about Terry and his family!

  • What was your first reaction when you found out that you were going to be a father?
    • Pure joy and undeniable love.
  • When you knew you were going to be a father of a daughter, who or where did you turn to for advice?
    • My parents as they are great parents.
  • How would your kids describe you as a dad?
    • Fun and fair. Their daddy bear.
  • What has been the largest challenge you have had in being a father?
    • Potty training for the youngest but we did it together as a family unit.
  • Looking back on your life as a father, what would you change if you could?
    • Nothing I wouldn’t change one thing.
  • What do you do for fun with your daughter(s)?
    • Paint each other’s nails, play barbies, tea parties, soccer, and baking.
  • What advice would you give to other dads with daughters?
    • Be kind. Be patient. Show love. Show compassion.
  • How have you come to balance fatherhood and outside life?
    • My kids are my life but often play video games to unwind as I don’t drink.
  • What have been the most memorable experiences that you have had thus far as a father?
    • Every minute with my kids is pure love.

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Christopher Lewis


Christopher is the co-founder of Fathering Together and the Chief Information Officer. He is the father of 2 daughters that are now in their tweens and teens. He started Dad of Divas, a blog to share his own personal experiences in being a father in 2007 and in 2018 started the Dads With Daughters Facebook Group to allow dads to connect, learn and grow together. He works in Digital Media on a daily basis, but also has over 20 years of experience in higher education administration.

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