<![CDATA[Introduction: Fine motor developmental delays among children under five remain a public health concern in Indonesia, including in Tangerang Regency. Adequate caregiver stimulation plays an important role in supporting optimal child development; however, many mothers still have limited independence in implementing appropriate stimulation activities. This study aimed to examine the association between video-based fine motor stimulation education and maternal independence in supporting early childhood development. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group study involved 42 mothers of toddlers (21 intervention; 21 control) recruited from a community health post in Tangerang Regency, Indonesia. The intervention consisted of video-based education demonstrating age-appropriate fine motor stimulation activities. Maternal independence was assessed using an observation checklist adapted from Denver II developmental indicators. Observer training and inter-rater agreement procedures were conducted to ensure measurement reliability. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann–Whitney U test. Results: Maternal independence scores increased significantly in the intervention group (Z = −3.845; p < 0.001; r = 0.84, large effect). The control group showed a non-significant trend toward change (Z = −1.633; p = 0.102). Between-group comparison demonstrated a significant difference in change scores (U = 24.000; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Video-based educational interventions were associated with improvements in maternal independence in providing fine motor stimulation and may support community-based early childhood development programs.]]>
