The early year's of a child's life are very important for his or her health and development. Annette Koster, Program Director for Early Childhood Iowa in Buena Vists, Crawford and Sac counties, describes the importance of good parenting in childhood development. She also talks about the role of grandparents and other care providers in childhood development, as well as state and local programs to assist parents in raising their children in a safe and healthy environment.