Parenting the First Childhood. As educators, parents, and grandparents, we know of no greater fulfilment that a parent can receive than the upturned face of a child, eyes speaking wonders, and a face of confidence in discovering the world with you. This is what makes parenting the most interesting subject in the world. In just over a year, the helpless infant emerges as a little moving, talking, walking, exploratory person marked by keen senses, clear memory, quick perceptions, and unlimited energy. He emerges into a period of life known affectionately as the Toddler Years