beeFluent Speech Therapy Center

26/12/2025

Putting a baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice might seem like a soothing way to help them drift off, but it is a primary risk factor for a serious dental condition known as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. This condition occurs when the sugars present in almost all beverages except water—including breast milk, formula, and fruit juices—linger in a sleeping infant's mouth. As the baby sleeps, these liquids pool behind the front teeth, creating a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. These bacteria metabolize the sugars to create acids that aggressively dissolve the tooth enamel, which is significantly thinner and more fragile in infants than in adults.
The danger is magnified at night because the body's natural defense mechanism, saliva, slows down during sleep. Without enough saliva to rinse away the acidic buildup, the teeth remain bathed in sugar for hours at a time. If left untreated, this "silent" decay can lead to painful infections, difficulty eating, and even premature tooth loss. Because primary teeth serve as critical placeholders for adult teeth, their early loss can result in future speech delays and crooked permanent teeth. Pediatric dentists recommend a "bottle-free" bedtime routine: ensure the baby finishes their feeding before being placed in the crib, and gently wipe their gums with a clean, damp cloth to remove any remaining sugar residue before they sleep.

26/11/2025

Banyak galakkan anak anak buat kerja rumah dan bersukan daripada duduk dan tengok video video yang kurang bermakna.

Bila ajak buat kerja sekolah, dia gelisah.
Bila baca buku setengah muka surat, terus hilang fokus, cepat distracted.
Bila disuruh pilih baju, dia buntu, macam otak ‘freeze’.

Ibu ayah mula risau.
“Anak aku malas ke?”
“Kenapa dia macam tak boleh decide benda simple?”

Ramai tak tahu…
ini tanda otak anak overstimulated.
Atau orang panggil sekarang “brain rot behaviour”.

Bukan istilah perubatan, tapi simptomnya sangat real dalam dunia kanak-kanak hari ini.

Apa Sebenarnya Berlaku Pada Otak Anak?

Menurut kajian AAP, NIH & Harvard:

Kanak-kanak yang selalu terdedah kepada:

- video laju
- animasi warna terlalu terang
- short-form content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok)
akan mengalami “dopamine spikes” yang terlalu cepat. Otak kecil mereka tak sempat proses, jadi ketagih rangsangan pantas.

Bila datang aktiviti perlahan seperti membaca, bermain biasa, menulis, otak rasa bosan, penat, tak tahu nak mula.

Inilah punca kenapa mereka:
❌ susah decide
❌ susah fokus
❌ cepat meltdown

5 Punca Utama “Brain Rot Behaviour” Pada Kanak-Kanak

1. Stimulasi digital berlebihan
Otak terpaksa kejar dopamine daripada video laju → attention span merosot.

2. Kurang tidur
Tidur tak cukup ganggu prefrontal cortex (bahagian fokus & emosi).

3. Makanan tinggi gula & ultra-processed
Gut tak sihat → mood mudah swing & otak sukar regulate emosi.

4. Kurang permainan dunia sebenar
Otak perlukan sensory play, bukan sekadar visual 2D pada skrin.

5. Kurang komunikasi & interaksi manusia
Eye contact, percakapan & sentuhan merangsang perkembangan bahasa & emosi.

Anak bukan “malas”. Anak bukan “degil”. Kadang-kadang otak mereka hanya terlalu penat dikejar rangsangan digital.

Ibu ayah perlu:
✅ seimbangkan masa skrin
✅ pastikan anak tidur mencukupi
✅ sediakan makanan sebenar, bukan makanan proses
✅ beri ruang untuk bermain di dunia nyata
✅luangkan masa berbual, bercerita & berinteraksi

Kurangkan skrin. Tambah kasih sayang.

24/11/2025

New Program available!!

Does your child experience any of these challenges??

❓Difficulty with reading📚

❓Difficulty with writing✍️

❓Finds it hard to socialise 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

❓Low self esteem😔

❓Struggles with critical thinking or problem-solving🧠

❓Slow in learning new concepts 🐢

🌟We’re here to help!

Our social cognition program supports children aged 3 and above in building stronger learning skills, better social confidence, and a more positive sense of self♥️

Limited slots available.

Contact us for more details.
📞018 - 318 5653

10/10/2025

Dear valued customer, our contact number is updated.

Please contact us at our NEW NUMBER
☎️ 018 - 318 5653

Thank you!

27/09/2025

New study reveals that limiting sugar in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life has massive life-long benefits by preventing chronic diseases, establishing healthy taste preferences, and supporting proper development. A major study found that early life exposure to lower sugar intake was associated with a 35% reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes and a 20% reduced risk of high blood pressure in adulthood.

The first 1,000 days are a critical window of rapid development for a child’s brain, body, metabolism, and immune system, setting the stage for their future health. Excessive early exposure to added sugars can irreversibly alter development and lead to long-term health problems.

To elaborate, a child’s palate is very malleable during the first 1,000 days. Repeated exposure to sweet foods trains their taste buds to crave sweeter flavors, making them less receptive to naturally sweet foods like fruits and vegetables. By consistently introducing whole, unprocessed foods, you prevent a child from becoming accustomed to the intense, artificially sweet flavors found in many processed snacks. This helps them appreciate a wider variety of foods even later in life.

Also, a landmark study found that people exposed to lower sugar intake in utero and during the first 1,000 days of life had significantly lower risks of developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Also, reducing sugar intake through the first 1,000 days helps combat childhood and adult obesity. Sugary foods and drinks are often calorie-dense but lack nutrients and fiber, which can lead to excessive weight gain. A high sugar diet in childhood is a major driver of obesity, which carries a host of long-term health consequences.

Furthermore, limiting sugar intake during this critical developmental period improves metabolic health. High sugar intake can disrupt the body’s normal metabolic processes and lead to insulin resistance (a leading cause of PCOS, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses). Limiting sugar helps set a healthy metabolic pattern, reducing the risk of fatty liver disease, PCOS, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease later in life.

PMID: 39480913

02/08/2025

Denial only delays the support our children need.

The sooner we accept and understand their unique needs; the sooner we can build the right tools to help them thrive. 💛

Acceptance is not giving up—it’s opening the door to hope, growth, and healing.

Mommies & daddies, let’s embrace honesty and kindness to walk alongside our children’s journey.

Teachers, don't be scared to let them parents know your concerns.

Because every child deserves to get immediate support and delayed intervention means helpful, productive, responsive time is lost forever.

20/07/2025

A new study has found that depending on screens for your child could harm their social development as they get older. KDKA's John Shumway spoke with AHN's head of pediatrics about what parents should know.

20/07/2025

📱🚫 Too Much Screen Time? Let’s Talk.
👶👧🧒 Our kids need more than screens to grow strong.

🔴 Why Worry About Screen Time?
➡️ Delays in language development
➡️ Shorter attention span
➡️ Poor sleep quality
➡️ Less real-world social skills

💡 What Kids Really Need:
✅ Eye contact
✅ Playtime with real objects
✅ Outdoor exploration
✅ Face-to-face communication
✅ Hands-on activities like cooking, drawing & building

🕒 Tips for Parents:
🌿 Set screen-free zones (like dining table & bedroom)
🌞 Replace screens with sensory play or outdoor time
🧩 Use activities like food making, puzzles & reading
👨‍👩‍👧 Spend quality time to talk to your child!

A new study has found that depending on screens for your child could harm their social development as they get older. KDKA's John Shumway spoke with AHN's head of pediatrics about what parents should know.

20/07/2025

KENYATAAN RASMI MALAYSIAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY COMMUNITY UNTUK MEDIA & ORANG AWAM

Isu Tular Penggunaan Gelaran Pakar oleh Individu Tidak Bertauliah

MDPC menggesa ibu bapa, pendidik dan masyarakat awam untuk sentiasa menyemak latar belakang profesional individu
sebelum mendapatkan sebarang perkhidmatan berkaitan isu-isu perkembangan serta psikologi.

Penaksiran, penilaian, diagnosis dan intervensi yang salah boleh implikasi jangka panjang terhadap perkembangan holistik individu.

MAKLUMAT TAMBAHAN 👇🏽
•Psikologis Pendidikan juga adalah profesional yang berkelayakan di Malaysia

•Senarai di bawah adalah senarai profesion secara umum yang berkelayakan dalam bidang Psikologi (Pakar Paediatrik, Pakar Psikiatri adalah di bawah bidang Perubatan, namun profesion ini seringkali bekerjasama rapat dengan profesion dalam senarai bagi isu-isu perkembangan & psikologi)

•Diagnosis hanya boleh dilakukan oleh ahli klinikal seperti Ahli Psikologi Klinikal, Pegawai Perubatan Pediatrik, Pakar Psikiatri berdasarkan senarai dinyatakan

•Pakar Psikiatri (bagi isu dewasa) manakala Pakar Psikiatri Kanak-Kanak & Remaja (bagi isu kanak-kanak & remaja)

•Terapis Cara Kerja & Terapis Pertuturan adalah dua bidang yang berbeza namun merupakan antara ahli bagi mengendalikan isu-isu perkembangan kanak-kanak sehingga dewasa

•Kenyataan ini bertujuan memberikan pendedahan umum kepada ibu bapa, pendidik serta masyarakat awam untuk mengenali profesion yang terlibat dalam mengenalpasti isu atau melakukan diagnosis, mengendalikan sesi intervensi serta memberikan pendidikan psikologi kepada klien melalui konsultasi, ceramah serta latihan di Malaysia

Psikologi Perkembangan adalah salah satu cabang dalam bidang psikologi yang membantu manusia memahami perkembangan diri, mengenal pasti krisis perkembangan yang memberi impak kepada kesejahteraan psikologi serta membantu klien memilih hala tuju pemulihan yang sesuai dan seterusnya membantu merujuk kepada pakar yang berkenaan.


Pengerusi,
Dr Abdul Rahman Ahmad Badayai
Malaysian Developmental Psychology Community

20/07/2025

Important💯