Imagine an infant and then take a moment to imagine a child who just turned one year old. In the span of a mere twelve months, the helpless infant changes to a walking, talking child with definite temperament, likes, and dislikes. The first three years of a child's life mark a period of tremendous growth and development that is unlike any other period during the human lifespan.

As you explore this period of development, what information do parents of infants and toddlers need to know? How does Avery illustrate what we are learning about?