ABSTRACT
Stimulation is an activity that provides direct stimulation to children from an early age. Stimulation will optimally involve the mother or closest family in its implementation. RISKESDAR data show that the percentages of stunting, underweight, and wasting are 30.8%, 17.7%, and 10.2%, respectively. In addition, RISKEDAR data also note that children in Indonesia experience developmental disorders (fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills, independence, and delays) by 19.3%. Based on a preliminary study of 10 mothers in Gumayun village, it was found that all mothers (100%) did not stimulate the development of their children. A total of five mothers handed over the stimulation of their children to the posyandu, while five mothers did not do any stimulation at all. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the mother's interest in promoting the development of children between the ages of 3 and 5. Cross-sectional descriptive research methodology was adopted. This research was conducted at Posyandu Pos 6, Gumayun Village, Tegal Regency in December 2021. The sampling technique used total sampling with a total of 30 respondents. Data retrieval using a questionnaire then carried data processing then analyzed using percentages. The result of this is based on high interest in 27 people (90%), high attention in 28 people (93.33%), high motivation in 18 people (60%), and high knowledge in 15 people (50%). It is recommended that stimulation according to age stages be done regularly so that children can achieve optimal development.
