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Becoming a parent, especially for new parents, is a life-altering experience. There is an immense wave of happiness, but at the same time, new challenges and worries arise.
For many modern families, balancing work demands, household chores, and childcare responsibilities is not easy. Amidst the fast-paced rhythm of life, attention to the small details of a child's development sometimes goes unnoticed. As a result, some parents only realize the red flag or a sign of delay when the child is growing up.
For working parents, entrusting children to relatives, nanny, or Childcare is often the best choice. This help is certainly invaluable. However, simply entrusting them is not always a guarantee that the child will receive age-appropriate stimulation.
Without proper stimulation, children are at risk of cognitive, social, and emotional developmental delays.
There are times when parents are tired. When energy levels drop, television, phones, or tablets often become a quick solution to keep children calm for a moment. Many parents have been in this phase.
However, exposure screen time overindulgence at an early age is closely related to the risk of speech delaySpeech delay), both in understanding and expressing words. A lack of two-way interaction due to spending too much time staring at a screen can also affect a child’s social skills.
The period from conception to age 2 is known asi The First 1,000 Days of Life. This period is a critical time for laying the foundation of a child’s brain, including the following abilities:
If children lack stimulation, spend too much time in front of screens, or have limited two-way communication during this period, the effects can be long-lasting.
WHO data from 2018 shows that 7,511 Indonesian children have developmental disorders.
This means that if there are 13 children in a neighborhood or a parent's WhatsApp group, statistically, 1 child is at risk of developmental delays.
Puri Bunda Maternity Hospital Understanding that raising children requires mutual support. In line with the purpose “Caring for Life with the Warmth of a Family,” VidaStana is here to support parents as they guide their little one’s growth and development.
Since 2003, Puri Bunda has been supporting 79,553 children in child development services.
Routine developmental screenings help identify potential delays earlier so that interventions can be provided in a timely manner.
The examination is conducted by a pediatrician specializing in growth and development or a licensed medical professional using the following methods:
Screening includes an evaluation of:
Parents can consult with a developmental pediatrician for an accurate assessment and guidance on the best next steps according to the child's needs.
Stimulation programs are designed according to each child's needs to help maximize developmental potential, including:
If necessary, therapy should be started as early as possible to help children with conditions such as:
Types of therapy include:
A child’s golden years won’t come around twice. That’s why it’s important to make sure your little one gets the best possible start from an early age.
Want to make sure your child is developing appropriately for their age?
Schedule a growth and development screening at VidaStana today.
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