Watching your child grow is truly amazing! It can also be incredibly frustrating! But the more you know the better you can meet the challenge. From birth until they leave home, parents are the most powerful force in the development of a child. Included in this section is information ranging from an outline of developmental milestones from birth through late adolescence to helpful information on healthy lifestyles as well as some of the challenges which you as a parent may encounter. The purpose is to give you a starting point from which to better prepare you for the challenges of parenting.