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Motor Skill Development by Age Group

Motor Skill Development by Age Group

Watching a child grow and learn new skills is one of the most rewarding experiences for parents and caregivers. Understanding motor skill development by age group helps you know what to expect at each stage and how to support your child as they grow. While every child...

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We’re Merging with Fauquier Health

A Note to Our Wonderful Families    January 7, 2026    We have some truly exciting news to share with you!  Beginning February 1, 2026, Warrenton Pediatrics and Linton Hall Pediatrics will proudly join the Fauquier Health family. For more than twenty years, it has...

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Common Choking Hazards by Age: What to Watch For

Common Choking Hazards by Age: What to Watch For

Choking is, without a doubt, a terrifying emergency, and it can happen quickly and quietly. While anyone can choke, the highest risk group is children under the age of 4. Their airways are smaller, their chewing skills are still developing, and children in this age...

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When and How to Start Teaching Personal Hygiene

When and How to Start Teaching Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is one of the most important life skills children develop for health, confidence, social development, and independence. Teaching hygiene is not a single milestone or one-time lesson, it's an ongoing learning process that evolves as children grow. The...

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Walking Pneumonia in Children

Walking Pneumonia in Children

Hearing the term pneumonia can be unsettling, but not all cases look the same. Walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia that often develops gradually and may be mistaken for a lingering cold. While it has traditionally affected school-aged children and teens,...

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Encouraging a Love for Learning

Encouraging a Love for Learning

A child’s natural curiosity is one of their greatest strengths. When kids are given the time, space, and support to explore the world around them, they build skills that last a lifetime. Encouraging a love of learning isn’t about turning everyday moments into lessons,...

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Common Childhood Illnesses

Common Childhood Illnesses

Kids get sick, it’s an inevitable part of growing up. Their immune systems are still developing, which means they’re more vulnerable to the viruses and bacteria circulating in schools, daycares, and everyday environments. The good news? Most childhood illnesses are...

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Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, many families look forward to their favorite traditions and long-awaited holiday dishes. But amid the excitement of planning, cooking, and gathering, food safety often gets overlooked. A few simple precautions can help ensure your...

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Managing Screen Time During the Holidays

Managing Screen Time During the Holidays

The holiday season brings family time, fun traditions, and a big disruption to normal routines. With school out and extra downtime at home, screens can quickly take center stage. While technology can be helpful and entertaining, finding a balance is important....

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Winter Coat and Car Seat Safety

Winter Coat and Car Seat Safety

Winter is the time of year to bundle up. Kids and adults both need protection from the frigid temperatures outdoors. But did you know, children who wear puffy coats while in car seats are at an increased safety risk? While puffy coats are perfect for days out in the snow, they should not be worn in a car seat.

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Motor Skill Development by Age Group

Motor Skill Development by Age Group

Watching a child grow and learn new skills is one of the most rewarding experiences for parents and caregivers. Understanding motor skill development by age group helps you know what to expect at each stage and how to support your child as they grow. While every child...

read more

We’re Merging with Fauquier Health

A Note to Our Wonderful Families    January 7, 2026    We have some truly exciting news to share with you!  Beginning February 1, 2026, Warrenton Pediatrics and Linton Hall Pediatrics will proudly join the Fauquier Health family. For more than twenty years, it has...

read more
Common Choking Hazards by Age: What to Watch For

Common Choking Hazards by Age: What to Watch For

Choking is, without a doubt, a terrifying emergency, and it can happen quickly and quietly. While anyone can choke, the highest risk group is children under the age of 4. Their airways are smaller, their chewing skills are still developing, and children in this age...

read more
When and How to Start Teaching Personal Hygiene

When and How to Start Teaching Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is one of the most important life skills children develop for health, confidence, social development, and independence. Teaching hygiene is not a single milestone or one-time lesson, it's an ongoing learning process that evolves as children grow. The...

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