The following pages contain documents with information regarding the five stages of development; prenatal, infant/toddler, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescent. As parents transition between the stages of development, there are various milestones that are vital to the overall well being of your child. As they enter into these different stages, children can brighten up in some of the most magical ways as they discover who they are. In each of the following stages of development, you will find: typical milestones as well as signs of atypical development, social and cultural influences, and finally, ways in which parents and families can influence development in their children.