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Early detection of child growth and development is a crucial effort to prevent developmental delays and health problems in children. Family involvement plays a significant role because the family is the closest environment to the child and has continuous interaction in daily life. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a family education program in improving parents’ knowledge and skills in detecting child growth and development. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a pretest–posttest method. The population consisted of families with children aged 0–6 years, with samples selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through questionnaires and observation sheets measuring parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to growth and developmental detection. Data analysis was conducted using paired sample t-tests. The results showed a significant increase in parents’ knowledge and skills after participating in the family education program. The findings indicate that structured and continuous family education can enhance parents’ ability to monitor child growth and development independently. This study implies that family-based education programs can be integrated into community health services as a preventive strategy to improve child health outcomes.

Early childhood development screening is an important effort to ensure optimal development during a child's golden age, which includes physical, motor, language, cognitive, and socio-emotional aspects. Early Childhood Education (PAUD) teachers play a key role in implementing early detection, given their intensive interaction with children during learning activities. However, early detection in PAUD institutions faces challenges such as limited teacher competencies, non-standardized screening instruments, and suboptimal cross-sector collaboration. This study aims to examine the role of teachers in early childhood development screening at RA Arrahmah using a qualitative approach and case study. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation with the head of RA and class teachers during October-November. The results show that teachers have carried out early detection in an integrated manner through continuous observations. However, the use of standardized screening instruments has not been optimal and still relies on informal observations. Major challenges include limited training, individual observation time, and the lack of a structured early detection program. This study concludes that strengthening teacher competencies, integrating early detection into institutional policies, and enhancing collaboration with parents and healthcare professionals are necessary to optimize early childhood development screening sustainably.

This community service project aimed to strengthen the capacity of Posyandu cadres in performing early detection of child growth and development (SDIDTK) through a community-based intervention at Babadan Health Center, Indramayu. Limited knowledge, lack of assessment tools, and minimal continuous assistance were identified as key problems among cadres. The intervention involved training, mentoring, simulation practice, and monitoring–evaluation using participatory and human-centered approaches. Thirty cadres participated in the program. The results showed an improvement in cadres’ understanding of SDIDTK concepts, increased ability to conduct stimulation and screening using KPSP, and enhanced readiness to educate parents during Posyandu activities. This community-based approach successfully strengthened cadres’ competency and supported optimal child development monitoring in the community. The program is recommended to be continued through periodic mentoring and integration with local health programs.

Apgar is an examination of newborns with five aspects of assessment, namely skin color, heart rate, reflex response, active muscle tone and breathing. Early detection with assessment is very important for health and the growth and development process. A low Apgar score can indicate immunological abnormalities in the neonate such as respiratory, heart and neurological problems as well as a risk of neonatal sepsis. There is still little information on the Apgar assessment given to pregnant women. The partner of this service activity is the Pregnant Women's Community at Gajahan Surakarta Health Center. The aim of this outreach activity is to provide a forum for information to pregnant women at the Gajahan Surakarta Community Health Center about the Apgar assessment and determine the level of understanding of this education. A baby is said to be healthy if it has an Apgar score of more than seven. The educational method provided is through the lecture method, distributing leaflets about the Apgar score. To measure the level of understanding and knowledge, a pre-test was carried out before delivering the material and a post-test after being given education. Based on the results of the pre-test and post-test comparison of 27 respondents, the average score increased from 77.7 to 91. Participants were enthusiastic in taking part in this activity and there was an increase in pregnant women's understanding of the Apgar score

In Indonesia, 8% of pre-school children experience speech and language disorders. Almost 20% of 2 year old children have speech delays and language disorders, speech delays most often occur at ages 3-16 years. The research method is correlative with a cross sectional approach. Sampling used a total sampling technique, namely where samples were taken from the entire population, namely 67 mothers with toddlers. Data collection in this research used primary and secondary data. Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate using the chi-square test. Mothers' knowledge in the good category regarding growth and development was 26 respondents (38%). Mothers' knowledge in the poor category regarding growth and development was 41 respondents (61%). Able to detect growth and development disorders in toddlers, namely 30 respondents (44%) The statistical test results with a p-value of 0.023 < 0.05 and OR= 4.26 so that the alternative hypothesis is accepted, which means there is a significant relationship between the relationship between mother's knowledge about toddler growth and development. early detection of growth and development disorders for toddlers at Posyandu, Bangun Rejo village, Tanjung Morawa sub-district. The results of this research are to increase mothers' knowledge and insight regarding the growth and development of toddlers so that they are better able to detect the growth and development of toddlers.

Tumbuh kembang anak merupakan suatu proses yang kontinyu, dimulai sejak kandungan sampai anak tumbuh dewasa. Kualitas anak yang baik dapat dicapai dengan memastikan bahwa proses tumbuh kembang anak juga baik. Pemantauan pertumbuhan, perkembangan, dan gangguan tumbuh kembang anak merupakan acuan bagi tenaga kesehatan yang bekerja pada fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan dasar/primer. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilakukan kepada kader kesehatan di desa Palaes yang berjumlah 6 orang dengan kegiatan pemberian materi tentang DDTK dan dilakukan simulasi deteksi dini tumbuh kembang anak. Adapun keberadaan kader kesehatan dapat menunjang kinerja puskesmas dalam mendeteksi gangguan tumbuh kembang anak. Pemberdayaan dilakukan kepada kader kesehatan yang ada agar kinerja dapat deteksi dini tumbuh kembang anak dapat maksimal dilakukan dipelayanan posyandu dengan keterlibatan yang dilakukan langsung oleh kader kesehatan desa.

Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan merupakan dua peristiwa yang berbeda tetapi tidak bisa dipisahkan. Pemantauan pertumbuhan merupakan salah satu kegiatan utama program perbaikan gizi, yang menitikberatkan pada upaya pencegahan dan peningkatan keadaan gizi anak. Seiring perkembangan masa, dengan semakin mudahnya akses internet yang bisa digunakan oleh semua orang. Sehingga pada saat ini kebanyakan orang cenderung melakukan pencarian informasi lewat media online. Adapun aplikasi yang di rekomendasikan ialah “Si DITA’’ pengunaan mobile aplikasi ini diharapkan kapanpun dan dimanapun orang tua dapat selalu memantau tumbuh kembang anaknya serta menjadi panduan bagi orang tua merujuk ke puskesmas, klinik tumbuh kembang, dan dokter bila anak mengalami hambatan tumbuh kembang agar dilakukan screening lebih akurat. Dengan digunakan mobile aplikasi ini menjadi solusi teknologi yang dapat mempermudah dalam mendekteksi penyimpangan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak.

So far, scholarly conversations about child development disorders in coastal communities can be mapped into at least two trends. First, studies that attempt to uncover the factors that cause growth and development disorders in children and studies that are limited to testing measuring instruments for early detection of children's growth and development disorders. The focus of the study in this article is the form of child growth and development disorders and how to detect child growth and development disorders as early as possible. This study uses qualitative research that produces descriptive data. The results showed that there are several child growth and development disorders, namely language development disorders, attention deficit disorder, autism and decreased intelligence levels. Early detection can be done by means of history taking, routine physical examination and developmental screening.

Early childhood development has an important role in the development of an individual. In order for a child to have good development, it is necessary to carry out early detection of the child's growth and development with the aim of achieving optimization of a child's development. Data shows an increase in the prevalence of parents who do not regularly monitor their children's growth and development. Monitoring the growth and development of toddlers is carried out in conjunction with early detection of developmental disorders in toddlers so that intervention and simulation can provide optimal results. This community service activity aims to determine children's developmental growth and deviations that occur as well as providing education to parents, especially about the growth and development of pre-school children and the factors that support children's growth and development. The target of the activity is pre-school children and mothers/parents of Prima Bhakti Kindergarten students. The method used in the activity is the KPSP child growth and development detection instrument and to increase parents' knowledge about growth and development, it is carried out through counseling, question and answer discussions and demonstrations on how to stimulate children's growth and development. The results of early detection of growth assessment using the WHO curve showed that 95% had normal stature and normal nutrition and 5% were malnourished. Examination of children's development with the KPSP instrument was 100% developmentally appropriate. The education provided to parents shows that they are active participants in question and answer discussion activities and demonstrations of growth and development stimulation.