Watching my grandson, Jack play in a Holiday Basketball tournament today reminded me of the "it takes a village to raise a child" proverb. It reminded me of my own childhood and that of my children and now my grandchildren and the many people that play a role in supporting them/us as coaches, teachers, umpires, referees, family, friends, and community members. It is that village that provides a safe and healthy environment for our children. Don't take for granted the impact of that village where you live no matter how large or small. It is that village that is providing our children with a healthy environment in which to develop and flourish