Block by Block-It Starts With You

It starts with you to have the best environment. It starts with people helping people block by block. It starts with shopping locally to help your community. It starts with you to communicate face to face to bring your community together block by block like a puzzle which is only complete after all its pieces come together. It is up to you to create a safe, enjoyable environment. You are a product of your environment. It starts with you to give your children the best of the best of things that cost nothing like your smile, time, narrating a book, or doing artwork together. It starts with you to teach your children the basic communication skills that last forever which are the 3 basic R's of Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic It starts with you to teach your child to acquire knowledge by asking questions and finding the accurate answers, including solving any problem by finding the solution to the problem. It is up to you to allow your children to explore their world through adventure either by going to places or reading about those places. These basic tools require no money and are available to everyone. Set goals for your child and help your child enjoy the journey before reaching the goal. Start with a small goal so that your child can easily attain the goal and have the ability to reach another goal. Everyone is unique as snowflakes and has something to offer to better the community one wishes to live in. It is your responsibility to make sure that your child receives food, exercise, clothing and shelter Your most important gift to your child is love. Do your best and demand only the best education for your child. A good education provides the ability to compete and seek the best products, services and advise. Children should be protected by the people responsible for the child whether inside the home or outside the home such as in school. Take the initiative so that your child enjoys the present with all its sights and sounds. Never be apathetic if you see a neighbor struggling since a small act of kindness goes a long way. Kindness costs nothing and is an important stepping stone to optimum health, happiness and success.