Blog

• posted: May 19, 2020
• Tonsillitis

Everyone is born with two tonsils. These are lymph nodes located right in the back of the throat. They help out the immune system by housing important white blood cells. Read More

• posted: May 06, 2020
• ADHD

Parents want the best for their child, which is why check-ups and appointments with their pediatricians are so important. Yet your pediatrician isn’t just available for when your child is Read More

• posted: Apr. 20, 2020
• Immunizations

To keep your child healthy and happy this involves making sure that they eat the right foods, exercise regularly and get quality sleep. Of course, visiting your pediatrician for routine Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2020
• Warts

Warts are common, benign bumps that develop on the skin as a result of a viral infection known as the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are pretty common in children and Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2020

During these uncertain times it is important to continue to support our children.  Here at Grand Traverse Children’s Clinic we want you to know about services that are available for Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2020
• Hearing Screening

As soon as your baby is born but before they leave the hospital, they will need to undergo a hearing screening (most hospitals perform a hearing screening but it’s also Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2020
• Allergies,  Allergy Treatment

Sneezing. Watery eyes. Stuffy nose. These could just be symptoms of a cold or these could be signs that your child has allergies. If you notice that your child’s symptoms Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2020
• Strep Throat

It's important to be able to spot the differences between a regular sore throat or viral infection and strep throat. Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2020
• Diabetes,  Child Care

With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2020
• Asthma

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2020
• Ear Infection

An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2019
• Nutrition

Having healthy, happy children begins with a healthy diet. We know that in this day and age life gets pretty hectic and it isn’t always easy to eat right; however, Read More

• posted: Nov. 26, 2019
• Sports,  Sports Injuries

Millions of children across the US regularly participate in some kind of sport. No matter whether your child is a dancer, gymnast, soccer player, or football player, the goals of Read More