Grand Traverse Children's Clinic, P.C.

10/03/2025

It’s the Boo Boo Crew at the GTCC! A big shout out to MI Embroidery LLC for our new Halloween shirts!

10/01/2025

How do the pediatricians fix a broken pumpkin?
With a pumpkin patch!

Vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin online and at our check out desk! Voting ends on 10/30!

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09/19/2025

Flu clinics are open! Call 231-935-8822 to schedule your child's appointment!

09/18/2025

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Well-child visits help track growth, spot health issues early & support lifelong wellness. Learn why regular checkups are vital for your child’s health.

09/12/2025

Flu clinics are open for scheduling! Call the office at 231-935-8822 to schedule your child!

09/11/2025

We are heartbroken by the shocking acts of gun violence that occurred yesterday, which reverberate through our communities and are witnessed by children – in more ways than we often realize.

On September 11th, which happened 24 years ago today, we learned how repeated footage of tragedy affects children. On 9/11, children couldn’t escape the TV footage of planes crashing and buildings falling. Now, graphic videos of shootings circulate on social media, exposing kids to violence they aren’t ready to see. Children shouldn’t carry the weight of the world’s tragedies on their screens.

Parenting through these moments is scary and overwhelming, but parents can help support children by checking in, limiting exposure, and offering comfort and safety. And as pediatricians, AAP remains deeply committed to advocating for gun violence prevention and its lasting impact on young people.

For parent resources about how to speak to children about tragic news events, visit www.healthychildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/talking-to-children-about-tragedies-and-other-news-events.aspx

09/06/2025

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Learn the early signs of childhood anxiety. Pediatric care in recognizing and managing anxiety helps kids thrive at home, school, and socially.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work that keeps our community thriving.

08/31/2025

The Grand Traverse Children’s Clinic will be closed on Labor Day. The office will reopen at 8am on Tuesday.

08/27/2025

Upcoming family-friendly afternoon event in support of homeless cats and kittens in our area!

Join TC Paw Cat Rescue and our cat-loving community on Saturday, September 6th at Buttercup Farm in Traverse City for an afternoon of barnyard charm, lawn games, live music, and a celebration of the often-unsung heroes of rural life: barn cats!

🐱 What: TC Paw’s Annual Herding of the Cats
📍 Where: Buttercup Farm, 683 N. Rusch Rd., Traverse City
🕒 When: Saturday, September 6, 3–7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $25 donation – includes a meal, drinks, and a whole lot of kitty love.

Go to TCPaw.org to purchase tickets for the whole family!

WHY: Part of the TC Paw Cat Rescue mission is to reduce the number of homeless, neglected, and unwanted cats in our community. Spaying and neutering play a vital role in this effort because:

Prevent Overpopulation: Cats reproduce rapidly, and without intervention, one unspayed or unneutered cat can lead to dozens of kittens in just a few years. Many of these kittens end up homeless, in shelters, or worse. By spaying/neutering, we directly reduce the number of unwanted litters.

Reduce Euthanasia Rates: Animal shelters often face overcrowding, leading to heartbreaking decisions about euthanasia. Fewer unwanted kittens mean fewer cats in shelters and, ultimately, fewer lives lost.

Improve Cat Health: Spaying and neutering can prevent certain cancers and diseases, leading to healthier, longer lives for cats.

Decrease Problem Behaviors: Neutered cats are less likely to roam, spray, or display aggression, which can improve their quality of life and reduce the chance of abandonment.

08/23/2025

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Rashes in children are often mild, but some may signal serious issues. Learn common causes, warning signs, and when to call your pediatrician for care.

08/19/2025

Good read from the Child Mind Institute, many helpful suggestions to get through those hectic school mornings!

How to get your child up and out the door with the least amount of conflict. How to have productive school mornings without the stress.