Bright Start Pediatrics

08/01/2025

It's that time of year again! Get ready for our THIRD annual Family Coalition Foam Party on August 14th at Fish Hatchery Park from 3-5pm. We will have DOUBLE the foam cannons, free Mooville ice cream, free books, giveaways, awesome prizes (for kids and parents), a book walk, information about preschool registration, and more! This event is FREE for all families with children ages 0-12 years old in Barry County. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged if able. 😎

Please REGISTER using the QR code or the link below. Registration will close when we reach capacity, so don't wait! ☀️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pc94oxm9NXcuuM1GlZAmcLslQVdQT_bfRU-rkl8VwO0/edit

07/28/2025

Registration is NOW OPEN for our annual Backpack Program.
Families MUST call to register for a personal appointment time.
Registered kiddos MUST attend their appointment so they can pick out their own backpack and fill it with supplies.

Wanting to donate? We will continue to accept donations of NEW school supplies through August 8. Please contact our office for a list of what is needed.

07/25/2025

Summer is here — but don’t let lead sneak into your plans! Keep your family safe with these simple lead prevention tips:

☀Have kids play in a sandbox instead of playing in soil
☀Remove shoes and wash hands after entering your home
☀Keep kids away from peeling paint and use LEAD-FREE pain for home improvement projects.

To learn more lead prevention tips visit https://www.michigan.gov/mileadsafe/learn/paint-and-dust

07/19/2025

Registration is now open for fall youth sports! Take a look at everything we have available this fall.
🏈Tiny Tots Sports Samplers for ages 3-4
⚽Youth Soccer for students in YK-6th grade
🏃Y Run for ages 6-10
🏏NEW! Pentathlon for 4th-6th grade

⚽Details: ymcaofbarrycounty.org/sports-programs/youth-sports/
🍁Financial Assistance: ymcaofbarrycounty.org/financial-assistance/
🍂Register Here: ymcaofbarrycounty.campbrainregistration.com/

07/18/2025

*Please note, all Turtles will be provided for the Turtle Derby, do not bring your own, Thank you.

07/15/2025

Join us for a Maternal & Child Wellness Celebration in Barry County! Enjoy free giveaways, explore valuable resources, and take part in fun activities for the whole family. There will be raffles and refreshments! Let's come together to support healthy moms, happy babies, and thriving families.

Interested in being a vendor? Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqrSQ3WfrXCmcx_91SX1EIxcoJwGoaOF9tlGUuW0A8lBfWlg/viewform

06/26/2025

Stay safe and enjoy the upcoming holiday festivities!!

Protect your vision this firework season! Fireworks injure thousands every year. Here are some tips to follow if you plan to light up some fireworks:

⭐ Make sure all other people are at least 500 feet away before lighting fireworks
⭐ Wear eye protection. You never know when a spark or debris might fly into your eyes.
⭐ Keep children away from fireworks. Fireworks can cause serious eye injuries in kids.
⭐ Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that fail to ignite or explode.
⭐ In case of an eye injury, act fast. Do not rub, rinse, or apply pressure to the eye. Seek medical attention immediately.

Learn more about Firework Eye Safety at Fireworks Eye Safety - https://www.aao.org/eye-health/fireworks-aerial-sparkler-accident-eye-injury

06/23/2025

🔥 Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults, kids, and those with health conditions. If you need a break from the heat, cooling centers are open and free to use.

💧Stay hydrated
🕶️ Avoid outdoor activity during peak heat
❄️ And most importantly, know where to go to stay cool.

Let’s take care of ourselves and each other during this heat wave. See cooling center information below, we will continue to update as more centers become available.

✨Barry County:✨

Commission on Aging: 320 W Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI 49058
➡️M-F | 8AM-4:30PM

Hastings Public Library: 227 E State St, Hastings, MI 49058
➡️M-Th | 9AM-8PM
➡️F | 9AM-6PM
➡️Sat. | 9AM-3PM

Thornapple Township Hall: 200 E Main St Middleville, MI 49333
➡️M-Th (week of 6/23)
➡️9AM-4PM
➡️Wifi and AC available

Yankee Springs Twp. Fire Department: 1425 S Payne Lake Rd, Wayland, MI 49348
➡️Monday 6/23
➡️8AM-5PM
➡️Free cold bottled water available

Grocery Stores
Libraries
Movie Theaters

✨Eaton County: ✨

Grand Ledge Area District Library: 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
➡️M-Th | 10AM-9PM
➡️F-Sat | 10AM-5PM
➡️ Sun | 1-5PM

Call 211 for more cooling center information
Grocery Stores
Libraries
Movie Theaters

06/16/2025

06/11/2025

The areas surrounding the Barry Expo Center are going to get wild as we anticipate upwards of 25,000 concert attendees EACH DAY on June 13th-14th.

Not attending? Make your commute plan now. We encourage you to find a different route if possible. Allow extra time for your commute, remain alert, and cautious!