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Welcome to the Commonwealth Pediatrics Blog, your go-to resource for trusted advice, parenting tips, and pediatric health insights from our caring team in Richmond, VA. Whether you’re navigating newborn stages, childhood milestones, or school-age wellness, you’ll find supportive, evidence-based content that helps you make informed decisions about your child’s health.

Explore articles on infant care, immunizations, growth & development, illness prevention, behavioral health, and family wellness strategies. At Commonwealth Pediatrics, we’re committed to partnering with parents through each stage — this blog is designed to educate, reassure, and guide you in nurturing a happy, healthy child.

How to Prepare Your Child Emotionally for Kindergarten
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How to Prepare Your Child Emotionally for Kindergarten

Commonwealth Pediatrics2026-03-12T13:12:21-04:00April 1, 2026|Categories: Blog, Pediatrics|Tags: Commonwealth Pediatrics, How to Prepare Your Child Emotionally for Kindergarten|

At Commonwealth Pediatrics in Richmond, VA, we understand starting kindergarten is a big milestone for both children and parents. While [...]

When to Seek Speech Therapy for Your Child
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When to Seek Speech Therapy for Your Child

Commonwealth Pediatrics2026-02-24T15:22:40-05:00March 1, 2026|Categories: Blog, Pediatrics|Tags: Commonwealth Pediatrics, When to Seek Speech Therapy|

When to seek speech therapy is a question many parents face as they watch their child’s first sounds, words and [...]

How Childhood Trauma Affects Mental Health in Children
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Mental Health in Children

Commonwealth Pediatrics2026-01-27T23:10:28-05:00February 1, 2026|Categories: Blog, Pediatrics|Tags: Commonwealth Pediatrics, how childhood trauma affects mental health|

At Commonwealth Pediatrics in Richmond, VA, we believe in caring for the whole child — physically, emotionally and developmentally. Pediatric [...]

Supporting Child Growth and Development: From Infancy to Toddlerhood
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Supporting Child Growth and Development: From Infancy to Toddlerhood

Commonwealth Pediatrics2026-01-26T08:28:55-05:00January 1, 2026|Categories: Blog, Newborn Care, Pediatrics|Tags: Child Growth and Development, Commonwealth Pediatrics|

A Commonwealth Pediatrics provider assessing child growth and development during a routine visit. Bringing a new baby into [...]

Celebrating the Season with Joy and Health
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Celebrating the Season with Joy and Health

Commonwealth Pediatrics2025-11-24T12:53:05-05:00December 1, 2025|Categories: Blog|Tags: Holiday Season|

Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season! From everyone at Commonwealth Pediatrics, thank you for trusting us with your child’s care. [...]

Commonwealth Pediatrics Named Best Pediatric Practice in Richmond Times-Dispatch “The Best” 2025!
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Commonwealth Pediatrics Named Best Pediatric Practice in Richmond Times-Dispatch “The Best” 2025!

Commonwealth Pediatrics2025-10-09T15:44:54-04:00November 1, 2025|Categories: Blog, Featured, Pediatrics|Tags: Best Pediatric Practice in Richmond, Commonwealth Pediatrics|

We’re proud to be recognized as the Best Pediatric Practice in Richmond by the Richmond Times-Dispatch “The Best” 2025! [...]

The Importance of Play in Child Development: Why It’s More Than Just Fun
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The Importance of Play in Child Development: Why It’s More Than Just Fun

Commonwealth Pediatrics2026-01-26T08:28:56-05:00October 1, 2025|Categories: Blog, Newborn Care, Pediatrics|Tags: Commonwealth Pediatrics, Importance of Play in Child Development|

When you think of play, you might picture giggling toddlers building block towers, children pretending to be superheroes, or a [...]

Creating Healthy Daily Routines for Kids
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Creating Healthy Daily Routines for Kids

Commonwealth Pediatrics2026-01-26T08:28:57-05:00September 1, 2025|Categories: Blog, Pediatrics|Tags: Commonwealth Pediatrics, Healthy Daily Routines for Kids|

At Commonwealth Pediatrics in Richmond, VA, we understand that childhood is a time of growth, learning and exploration. One of [...]

Commonwealth Pediatrics Recognized as Virginia Livings Best Pediatric Practice Runner-Up
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Commonwealth Pediatrics Recognized as Virginia Livings Best Pediatric Practice Runner-Up

Commonwealth Pediatrics2025-10-16T14:54:49-04:00August 1, 2025|Categories: Blog, Featured, Pediatrics|Tags: Commonwealth Pediatrics, Virginia Livings Best Pediatric Practice|

At Commonwealth Pediatrics, our mission has always been to provide expert, compassionate care for children in an environment where families [...]

How to Tell If Child Fever is Serious or Just a Cold
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How to Tell If Child Fever is Serious or Just a Cold

Commonwealth Pediatrics2026-01-26T08:28:57-05:00July 1, 2025|Categories: Blog, Pediatrics|Tags: Child Fever, Commonwealth Pediatrics|

As a parent, nothing triggers concern quite like a child fever. It’s one of the most common reasons families reach out [...]

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