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Stunting is a growth and development disorder in children caused by chronic malnutrition, repeated infections, and lack of psychosocial stimulation. It remains a major public health issue in Indonesia, which ranks second in Southeast Asia for stunting prevalence among toddlers. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the prevalence was 31.8% in 2020. Although declining, the national prevalence remained high: 30.8% in 2018, 27.7% in 2019, 24.4% in 2021, and 21.6% in 2022. These figures still exceed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) maximum threshold of 20%. The Indonesian government aims to reduce the prevalence to 14% by 2024.One key intervention to address stunting is balanced nutrition education for children and their caregivers. This educational approach targets mothers and local health cadres to increase awareness of adequate and quality nutrition for child development. Community empowerment plays a vital role in this effort, particularly in enabling early detection and response to stunting risks.To support this, a Community Service initiative was implemented through a program by the Midwifery Department at Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III. The team developed and provided educational media to assist communities in understanding and applying good nutrition practices, thereby contributing to stunting prevention at the grassroots level.

Lack of focus in early childhood is a major concern in the world of education and parenting. Focus is a cognitive skill that is very important for children's academic and social development. This study aims to analyze the factors that cause lack of focus in early childhood and develop strategies for dealing with it. These factors can be grouped into internal, external, and social factors. Through this approach, it is hoped that effective solutions can be found to improve children's ability to focus. Various studies have shown that lack of focus in early childhood can have a negative impact on their academic achievement and social relationships in the future. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes and implement appropriate handling strategies.

Abstract. Language acquisition and learning are two fundamental processes in the development of individual language skills, where language acquisition occurs naturally from an early age through interaction with the environment, while language learning takes place in a structured manner through formal teaching methods. This article aims to analyze the principles of language learning, age differences in language learning, and supporting factors that influence the effectiveness of language acquisition. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach, and data is obtained from academic journals, research articles, and relevant literature. The results of the study indicate that children are superior in language learning compared to adults, especially in terms of speed and flexibility in absorbing new languages. By understanding the dynamics of language acquisition and learning, teaching methods can be adjusted to increase the effectiveness of language acquisition. Abstrak. Pemerolehan dan pembelajaran bahasa merupakan dua proses fundamental dalam perkembangan kemampuan berbahasa individu, di mana pemerolehan bahasa terjadi secara alami sejak usia dini melalui interaksi dengan lingkungan, sedangkan pembelajaran bahasa berlangsung secara terstruktur melalui metode pengajaran formal. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis prinsip-prinsip pembelajaran bahasa, perbedaan usia dalam pembelajaran bahasa, serta faktor pendukung yang mempengaruhi efektivitas penguasaan bahasa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka (library research), dan data diperoleh dari jurnal akademik, artikel penelitian, dan literatur yang relevan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak lebih unggul dalam pembelajaran bahasa dibandingkan orang dewasa, terutama dalam aspek kecepatan dan fleksibilitas dalam menyerap bahasa baru. Dengan memahami dinamika pemerolehan dan pembelajaran bahasa, metode pengajaran dapat disesuaikan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas penguasaan bahasa.

Social Workers are a profession that has special skills in helping individuals, families, and communities to carry out their social functions optimally. One form of intervention carried out is through childcare, especially for children who are in a threatened condition or have lost care from the nuclear family. SOS Children's Village Medan implements a family-based care system that aims to create a safe, loving environment that supports children's holistic development. This study aims to determine the form of care carried out by social workers at SOS Children's Village Medan. The method used in this study is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The results of the study indicate that social workers play an important role in designing, supervising, and evaluating care patterns and accompanying children in meeting physical, emotional, social, and educational needs. The family approach has been proven to be able to build emotional bonds and improve the quality of life of the children being assisted.

Dance is an effective medium for children, providing an alternative channel for expressing complex emotions and feelings. The body movements, rhythms and music of dance allow children to convey their experiences in a creative and non-verbal way. There is a positive correlation between participation in dance activities and participation in dance activities with increased social emotional development of children. By learning movement and improvisation, children can express a range of calming emotions from joy to sadness and from anger. Dance also helps children develop motor skills, coordination and creativity. Therefore, the integration of early childhood education and dance into elementary schools is highly recommended as a holistic approach to the development of children's potential and as a way to support child emotional well-being.

The juvenile criminal justice system in Indonesia has been reformed through the enactment of Law No. 11/2012 on Juvenile Criminal Justice Sistem (UU SPPA), but its implementation is still ineffective. This study aims to examine the ineffectiveness of the implementation of diversion and the imbalance between restorative aspects and the protection of children's rights in a repressive justice system. This type of research is normative, with statutory, conceptual and comparative approaches. The results of the study showed that limited understanding of the apparatus, lack of institutional support, and the still strong paradigm of punishment were the main obstacles. In conclusion, the reform has not fully reflected the principles of restorative justice and child protection. The author recommends strengthening the capacity of officials, cross-sector collaboration, and revitalizing the role of the community in supporting the implementation of diversion and the protection of children's rights as a whole.

The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomenon of depression in children with a focus on early identification, risk factors, and effective treatment approaches. The method used in this study was a narrative literature review that synthesized findings from various scientific journals, academic books, and reports from world health organizations related to depression in children. The results of the analysis indicate that depression in children is a real clinical condition but is often undiagnosed due to differences in symptoms compared to adults and lack of public awareness. The main risk factors include childhood trauma, genetics, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, and psychosocial interventions have shown effectiveness in reducing symptoms. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention as a preventive measure to minimize the long-term impact on children's mental health.

Lack of focus in early childhood is a major concern in the world of education and parenting. Focus is a cognitive skill that is very important for children's academic and social development. This study aims to analyze the factors that cause lack of focus in early childhood and develop strategies for dealing with it. These factors can be grouped into internal, external, and social factors. Through this approach, it is hoped that effective solutions can be found to improve children's ability to focus. Various studies have shown that lack of focus in early childhood can have a negative impact on their academic achievement and social relationships in the future. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes and implement appropriate handling strategies.

Gender-based violence against women and children is a serious problem in Indonesia that reflects the inequality of social structures and the weakness of legal implementation. This study aims to examine the extent to which the Indonesian legal system is able to provide fair, equal, and gender-responsive protection to victims of violence, as well as assess the challenges in its application. The type of research used is a normative-critical study with a Feminist Legal Theory approach. The results of the analysis show that although there are regulatory advances such as the TPKS Law and the Presidential Instruction on Gender Mainstreaming, their application is still biased, not victim-friendly, and lacks a gender perspective. In conclusion, the law in Indonesia has not fully guaranteed substantive justice for victims. Therefore, it is recommended that legal reforms based on victims' experiences, increasing the capacity of law enforcement officials, and strengthening victim service institutions to encourage inclusive and transformative justice.

Corruption is one of the serious problems that hinders development and public welfare throughout Indonesia, including in the Pamona sub-district area. One of the efforts to prevent corruption is to start early through education and socialization that discusses the values of integrity, honesty and responsibility to all levels of society so that they will be aware of the dangers of anti-corruption and behave anti-corruption from an early age. In fact, corruption has actually occurred from the simplest things to more complex things. The purpose of this study is to increase public understanding of the dangers and impacts of corruption in social life. This study uses a quantitative approach method. The method used is internet searching, a method of collecting data in research conducted by searching for information on the internet through search engines. The results of this study indicate that this activity strengthens the culture of anti-corruption and builds collective awareness to create a clean and integrated village government environment.

This community service aims to improve learning outcomes and the process of learning mathematics, especially the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and the Least Common Multiple (LCM) in Elementary Schools to be more active and enjoyable. Learning LCM and LCM in Elementary School children can be said to have not had much impact because some students do not understand the process of solving LCM and LCM through factor trees and factoring. Community service activities were carried out in one day at SD GMIT Lamalu, Pantar District, Alor Regency. We were present to deliver material about LCM and LCM. During the community service, several students were interested in completing the material or questions given using factor trees. In the learning process about LCM and LCM, it can run well and can improve the quality of learning for students at SD GMIT Lamalu.

Corruption is one of the serious problems that hinders development and public welfare throughout Indonesia, including in the Pamona sub-district area. One of the efforts to prevent corruption is to start early through education and socialization that discusses the values of integrity, honesty and responsibility to all levels of society so that they will be aware of the dangers of anti-corruption and behave anti-corruption from an early age. In fact, corruption has actually occurred from the simplest things to more complex things. The purpose of this study is to increase public understanding of the dangers and impacts of corruption in social life. This study uses a quantitative approach method. The method used is internet searching, a method of collecting data in research conducted by searching for information on the internet through search engines. The results of this study indicate that this activity strengthens the culture of anti-corruption and builds collective awareness to create a clean and integrated village government environment.

This community service aims to improve learning outcomes and the process of learning mathematics, especially the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and the Least Common Multiple (LCM) in Elementary Schools to be more active and enjoyable. Learning LCM and LCM in Elementary School children can be said to have not had much impact because some students do not understand the process of solving LCM and LCM through factor trees and factoring. Community service activities were carried out in one day at SD GMIT Lamalu, Pantar District, Alor Regency. We were present to deliver material about LCM and LCM. During the community service, several students were interested in completing the material or questions given using factor trees. In the learning process about LCM and LCM, it can run well and can improve the quality of learning for students at SD GMIT Lamalu.

This study explores the implementation of dance learning and its impact on motor skill development in early childhood at RA Al-Ikhlasiyah 2 Medan. The research is grounded in the understanding that dance activities contribute significantly to children's gross and fine motor coordination, emotional expression, and self-confidence. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach through observations, interviews with teachers, and documentation of dance sessions. Findings revealed that dance learning was not conducted regularly, but rather situationally ahead of graduation events, with limited integration into daily curriculum. The instructional method mainly involved direct demonstration and repetitive practice, which limited children's opportunities for exploration and creative expression. However, most children responded positively, showing enthusiasm and progress in movement coordination and group participation. Teachers played a key role in motivating children, although time constraints and lack of curriculum support posed challenges. The study concludes that dance learning, when implemented as a structured and routine activity, holds great potential in supporting holistic child development. The research also suggests future efforts to design integrative thematic dance modules and teacher training for sustainable early childhood arts education.

The phenomenon of street children, vagrants, and beggars is still a fairly complex social problem in Pasuruan City. The Pasuruan City Government has issued Regional Regulation Number 7 of 2021 as an effort to overcome the existence of street children, vagrants and beggars who are considered to disturb public order. This study aims to determine how the policy is implemented and identify supporting and inhibiting factors for its implementation. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach and uses the Van Metter and Van Horn policy implementation theory as the basis for analysis. The results of the study show that although the policy has fairly clear standards and targets, its implementation has not been optimal due to the lack of resources, the unavailability of special rehabilitation facilities in Pasuruan City, and the weak ongoing commitment of the implementers. Coordination between implementing agencies is also not fully synergistic. Therefore, the successful implementation of this Regional Regulation requires improvements in aspects of resources, rehabilitation facilities, and strengthening cross-agency cooperation. A stronger commitment is needed from the local government so that handling street children, vagrants and beggars can be carried out more comprehensively and sustainably.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) adalah gangguan pergerakan yang mempengaruhi tonus otot dan keterampilan motorik. Spastic Hemiplegia mengakibatkan kelemahan dan kekakuan otot pada satu sisi tubuh. Limb lengthening digunakan untuk mengatasi perbedaan panjang tungkai, namun memberikan dampak pada mobilitas. An. RF, dengan Cerebral Palsy (CP) Spastic Hemiplegic dan pasca limb lengthening. Tujuan peneltian untuk mengetahui efektifitas exrcise dalam penanganan kasus Cerebral Palsy (CP) Spastic Hemiplegic dengan riwayat post op limb lengthening. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi kasus dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian merupakan seorang anak laki-laki berusia 8 tahun dengan keluhan utama gangguan pola berjalan akibat perbedaan panjang tungkai setelah menjalani prosedur limb lengthening. Intervensi fisioterapi sebanyak 2 kali pertemuan berfokus pada penguatan otot ekstremitas bawah, fleksibilitas sendi, dan keseimbangan tubuh. Hasil dan pembahasan yang didapatkan fisioterapi yang diterapkan menunjukkan hasil positif dengan perbaikan dalam keterampilan motorik dasar. Namun, tantangan besar pada berjalan dan berlari akibat ketidakseimbangan panjang tungkai dan spastisitas terus ada. Program terapi berfokus pada penguatan otot dan keseimbangan memberikan kontribusi signifikan terhadap perbaikan fungsional. Terapi lanjutan yang lebih terfokus pada koordinasi dan keseimbangan tubuh diperlukan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berjalan. Kesimpulannya evaluasi dan penyesuaian program terapi yang lebih terfokus pada koordinasi dan stabilitas postural penting untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup dan mobilitas An. RF.

The Child Protection Law affirms that the state guarantees children's rights to “protection from violence” as stipulated in the 1945 Constitution. This paper examines child abuse within the framework of Indonesian positive law using a normative approach and legal philosophy (positivism). The focus of the analysis is to what extent legal norms (such as the Child Protection Law, the Criminal Code, the Domestic Violence Law, etc.) align with the values of justice and children's human rights. A normative approach is used to analyze the laws and legal literature, while the philosophical approach, particularly the positivist ideas of Hans Kelsen and H.L.A. Hart, is employed to understand the relationship between legal norms and the concept of justice. The analysis reveals that although child protection regulations exist, their implementation on the ground tends to be legalistic, often neglecting humanitarian and justice elements. This study emphasizes the need for alignment between legal norms and substantive justice and the protection of children's human rights. The implication of this research is the need for a legal policy that is more responsive to children's rights and justice.

The development of the role and position of the Tunggu Tubang child in the Mayorat inheritance system in the Semende customary law community in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, this is influenced by factors such as education, migration, lifestyle changes, and religion such as working outside the village and hiring people to manage agricultural land, without violating customary provisions that are oral and inherited from generation to generation. The responsibility of the Tunggu Tubang children in resolving inheritance disputes in the majority inheritance system in the Semende indigenous people involves an important role in providing an understanding of the provisions of the Semende customary inheritance to the members of the Tunggu Tubang family, responsible for conducting deliberations with Payung Meraje in order to reach an absolute and binding decision.

Communication skills are a fundamental foundation in early childhood development. Teachers, as the main figures in the learning process, play a strategic role in creating educational interactions that support the development of children's communication abilities. This study aims to describe educational interaction strategies that can strengthen effective communication among early childhood learners. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, data were obtained from observations, teacher interviews, and literature studies. The results show that strategies such as responsive communication, role play, interactive storytelling, and proper language modeling can enhance children's confidence in communication. This study recommends continuous training for early childhood educators in implementing adaptive and contextual communication strategies.

Play for early childhood is very important in the development of his personality. Playing for a child is not just filling time, but a medium for children to learn. Every form of play activity in children has a positive value for the development of their personality. However, free play is often the key to unlocking the creative talents that every human being possesses. Playing with children is useful for exploring their world, developing their competence to cope with it, and fostering their creativity. The function of play for early childhood can be used as an intervention that, if implemented properly, whether equipped with tools or without tools, will greatly assist social, emotional, cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development in general, and develop children's creativity.