One of the findings from the ZERO TO THREE "Parenting Infants and Toddlers Today" (Hart Research Associates, 2009) parent survey was that while the majority of parents understood ways of promoting their child's development, their understanding of the milestones related to social and emotional development was less consistent. This is an important finding in light of research showing that young children who are socially and emotionally healthy have a much greater chance of achieving success in school and life. The author describes a model used for parent-child groups and home visits for helping parents become better observers and supporters of their child's social and emotional development.