Stimulation of Child Development During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Pediatric
Developmental Stimulation during COVID-19 PandemicI
Gusti Ayu Trisna Windiani In Radio Kesehatan airing July 20,
2020, I was the speaker on the topic “Pediatric Developmental Stimulation
during COVID-19 Pendemic”. Developmental stimulation is
activities to stimulate basic abilities of children so that children develop
optimally. Stimulation will also optimize the genetic potential of children and
educate them. Stimulation is done as early as possible even from the womb,
routinely, continuously in every chance possible. Stimulation is done according
to age of the children by parents, caregiver or another family members.
Examples of stimulation is to teach children how to scribble (fine motor
developmental stimulation). Stimulation is done in all aspect of
development and taken into account principles of stimulation which are:
affectionately, stimulate all aspects of development, conducive environment,
stimulation in accordance to age simultaneously, stimulation is done daily, any
time possible, in every interaction, correct children, do not scold or punish
children, know your children’s temperament, make use of educational toy and be
attentive to children’s reaction.
The first 1000 days of life is the
most crucial period, nutrition and stimulation must be met. Inadequate
nutrition or stimulation will lead to persistent growth and development
problems. Practice democratic parenting. Meet basic need of children. In
COVID-19 pandemic, self evaluate for children’s growth and development based on
Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak book.
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