Tips for Mother to Grow Children More Optimal

JAKARTA - Being a parent is not a role that comes with a guidebook. Every day is filled with small and big decisions, from simple things to those related to children's health and growth.

In the process, not a few mothers learn to be parents is a long journey that is not always easy, especially in the digital era like today where the challenges are even more complex.

Information is available everywhere, but not all of it is relevant, safe, or appropriate for the conditions being faced. Instead of helping, the overflow of information often makes mothers feel overwhelmed and lose confidence in making decisions.

This is the situation highlighted by Lilla's CEO, Chrisanti Indiana. He assessed that the main challenge for today's mothers lies not in the lack of information, but in the difficulty of sorting out what can really be trusted and in accordance with the phase being lived.

"We understand that moms' challenges today are not due to a lack of information, but because it is difficult to filter out what is relevant, safe, and really trustworthy according to the conditions they are going through," Chrisanti said in a press statement from Lilla to VOI.

According to him, every mother is in a different stage of motherhood, with needs and challenges that are also not the same. Therefore, a uniform approach often makes mothers feel unrepresentative.

"Every mother has her own journey, needs, and obstacles. Proper assistance can help moms carry out their roles more calmly and confidently," he continued.

This view is based on the belief that motherhood is a gradual journey. The pregnancy phase brings a different dynamic compared to the breastfeeding period, as well as when the child begins to enter the MPASI stage until early growth and development. Each stage requires adjustment, both physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In this context, the support needed by mothers is not only limited to access to products, but also applicable and appropriate education according to real conditions.

The information conveyed needs to help mothers understand the situation, not add pressure or guilt. Therefore, collaboration with medical personnel and health practitioners is important so that the information received by mothers can be accounted for.

"We also create educational content that is presented, especially through social media and digital channels, strengthened by collaboration with pediatric specialists, obstetricians, nutritionists, midwives, and lactation counselors. This allows the information delivered to be not only relevant, but also credible and applicable according to the real needs of moms at every stage of motherhood," added Chrisanti.

On the other hand, the ease of accessing the needs of mothers and children is also a factor that affects the comfort of fulfilling the role as a parent. Digital service integration and physical presence provide flexibility for mothers who are often limited in time and energy, especially in the early days of caring for children.

However, beyond the practical aspect, many mothers also need a safe space to share stories. Emotional support from fellow mothers is often an equally important support. The awareness that fatigue, confusion, and doubt are part of the process can help mothers make peace with themselves.

"The hope is that anyone can go through motherhood with more confidence and not feel alone," said Chrisanti.

Entering 2026, mothers' needs are shifting towards more holistic support. The journey of becoming a parent will always be full of challenges, but with relevant and humane support, every mother has the opportunity to go through it more firmly while continuing to learn, grow, and give space for herself.