Book excerpt: A parent's journey through his or her child's early years is inevitably filled with both precious moments and difficult situations. The unavoidable challenges test us to the limit, and either consume or enlighten us as parents. If we can see these events approaching on the horizon, and prepare for them in advance, the results will be beneficial for both parent and child. This book is designed to help parents map the terrain that we all travel when raising children, and prepare for the mountains and valleys ahead.