The launching of a new journal, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology (CPPP), is an important development in our field. The purpose of this commentary is to describe the significance of the journal in the context of the historical development of published work in the field of pediatric psychology, consider ways to enhance impact of the new journal on the field, and potential challenges to the success of the journal.
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