Written by Steffen Humbert | July 24, 2017 | National Community Church

They’re back. More than a week ago, you sent your precious child off to camp with neatly packed luggage, extras shirts and shorts just in case, some snacks and maybe even a smile.  A few days ago the bus doors opened and they looked . . . well . . . rough. Their hair wasn't combed. Half their clothes are missing and the half is covered in Jell-O. They look exhausted and reek of a distinct combination of body odor and Doritos. It’s enough to make you wonder, “What happened there?!” The best answer is...a lot.

Written by NCC Parents | June 30, 2017

Summertime is finally here! We packed our final school lunches, frantically assisted with final homework assignments, and attended our final back-to-back sporting events. The long summer days filled with pool floaties, vacations, and adventures sound amazing the week before school lets out. But the reality of long days together may already be setting in: sibling disagreements, wet pool towels left on the floor and excessive requests for TV and screens! We know summer is sweet and challenging all at the same time.

Written by Jessica Mancari | June 2, 2017 | Potomac Yard

I walked into a lot of new lunchrooms as a kid. I went to nine different schools between kindergarten and senior year. At each new place, I found myself in a familiar place – my eyes dancing around looking for kindred spirits. Fortunately, I always found some. But months later I would find myself in another familiar place: the painful place of saying goodbye.