Dream Big Together
Dream Big as a Family
Written by NCC Parents | November 6, 2016
Kids are right at the center of God’s plan! Throughout Scripture, we see many times that God chose to use young people to accomplish His plans. We believe that God wants to use young people to fulfill His purposes and care for others. We are committed to helping children to develop missional hearts - becoming more aware of the needs around them and seeing themselves as a participant in the story God is writing.
Be Present
Written by Art Tapera | November 1, 2016 | Barracks Row
I have 24 hours every day to spend the way I choose. With the hours I have been given, I choose to be present with my kids as much as I am physically able. A wise person shared this truth with me a long time ago: I can be present with my kids or someone else can.
The truth is that, while we value being the strongest influence in our kids' lives, that can’t last forever. Eventually, they start to value what others think and spend more time outside our home than they do with us as parents.
Call in the Expert
Written by Michael Webb | September 1, 2016 | Gainesville
When my oldest son, Caleb, was only a few years old, we moved to Texas. One Sunday, my wife Terri and I were visiting a new church. As we made the drive, she began to tell Caleb what he might expect at a new church, a new Sunday School class and new kids he might meet.
Talking to Your Child About Politics
Written by Curtis Marshall | August 25, 2016 | Kingstowne
The presidential candidates have been chosen; the debates will kickoff soon; and the tension between the proponents of the candidates will continue to rise above an already feverish pitch. What are we to do? How are we to vote? How should we communicate to our kids?
The Tween Years
Written by Sara Beth Arcara | August 18, 2016 | Barracks Row
I loved the [fairly] straight-forward parenting of babies. I’m a bit of a rule-follower and soaked up everything my pediatrician said. Took notes, even. Sleep train? Check. Boot camp potty training? Check. Plenty of outside time at the park? Check.
Love Your Imperfect House
Creating Space
Written by Sarah Crouch | July 13, 2016 | Potomac Yard
When my first son was born, I lamented to my husband that I had lost the cadence in my days to do the things that made me feel like a whole person, things that made me feel alive: art, reading, running, and prayer. He suggested creating some space for myself in the morning by trying to wake up before the baby.
Welcome the Wiggle
Watch Me Worship
Make Summer Count
When Parenting Takes You on a Trip You Didn't Plan
Written by Victoria Gentry | May 26, 2016 | Barracks Row
I read once that discovering your child is on the spectrum is like planning a trip to Italy. You’ve done your reading, learned the language, packed your bags, and up, up and away, you’re off. Then, upon landing, you are actually not in Italy after all.