Strengthening Holistic Early Childhood Education Learning and Positive Parenting Patterns Based on Lamongan Local Wisdom

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This community service activity aims to optimize early childhood growth and development by strengthening holistic early childhood education practices and positive parenting patterns based on Lamongan's local wisdom. Implemented at Al Falahiyah Kindergarten, the program targets teachers and parents as primary educators. Implementation methods included initial observation, education, practical mentoring, and reflective discussions. The results of the community service demonstrated a significant increase in teachers' and parents' understanding of the concept of holistic education. Teachers successfully integrated local wisdom values ​​such as traditional games and folktales into the curriculum. Parents also demonstrated changes in parenting behavior, leading to warmer and more communicative behavior. Positive impacts were seen in increased self-confidence and children's social-emotional activities. The conclusion of this activity confirms that collaboration between schools and families based on local values ​​can create a meaningful and sustainable learning environment for children.