Northern Michigan Kids Health & Nutrition

Roughly 22 percent of American kids will face a severe mental health issue. But getting support and treatment for the under-18 set and their...

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City brings pediatric specialists from top hospitals to complement care for Northern Michigan’s littlest critically...

It takes a village! Eagle Village, a Northern Michigan nonprofit in Hersey, supports youth through love, education and care—and it needs your help....

At Buchan's Blueberry Hill in Traverse City, the thrill of harvest can't come soon enough.Echoing through the storefront of Buchan's Blueberry Hill...

Check out Just Bee Yoga + Well-being's virtual studio with yoga and mindfulness activities you can do at home. This winter, Kay Epple and Cathy...

Blue skies. Fresh powder. And energy to burn. Sounds like a perfect day to explore the Northern Michigan outdoors. But before you go hiking, skiing...

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA wants everyone to have access to its Traverse City gyms, pools and fitness facilities, so the Northern Michigan nonprofit...

It’s tough to decide how much screen time for kids is appropriate. Northern Michigan parents share their tips, ideas and struggles.  We've all read...

Tara Rybicki, a Traverse City-based Community Health Coordinator for Munson Healthcare, shares insights on what behaviors caregivers should be...

The flicker of a jack-o’-lantern on an autumn night holds a curious magic. Spend an afternoon in Traverse City at Gallagher's Farm Market in pursuit...

Numerous studies have been shared cautioning us about the implications of too much screen time, especially for children. In a media-savvy world,...

The sun is hot. The humidity is up. And there are countless fun and healthy ways to enjoy the summer season in Northern Michigan—both...

Bringing your family on a blueberry-picking adventure is fun for everyone. Prime time for blueberries Up North is mid-to-late summer....

It’s common knowledge that a can of Coca-Cola is full of sugar. And it’s no surprise that many syrups, candies and desserts are, too....

Technology continues to reshape our world, including medicine. For pediatrics patients at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, it is...

FitKids360, a free seven-week program, helps educate families about nutrition, exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. Developed in Grand Rapids in...

Munson Medical Center is preparing for the hospital’s largest expansion project to date—an $80 million project that will include the construction of...

Calvin Carrot or Penelope Pear could be the star in your child's next adventure at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum in Traverse City. The museum...

Munson Healthcare and the Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative (NDMI) are partnering for the sixth consecutive year to promote healthier Halloween...

Classic tin containers. Insulated canvas totes. Brown paper bags. While your kid may be concentrating on the style of their lunch box, as a parent...

During the 2017–2018 school year, the TBAISD Farm to School team partnered with nine area elementary schools. And at each school, they developed...

Each year, women in Northern Michigan give birth to about 5,000 babies, and of those pregnancies, about a third are considered high risk. The...

Sure it may be the “norm,” but Easter eggs don’t need to be filled with candy. This year, start a new (and healthier!) Easter egg hunt...

Spring is on its way, and that means your green thumb is just itching to get to work. Plus, you want to share your planting passion with your kids!...

The more researchers learn about the earliest years of a child’s development, the more they see how important those years are to the long-term...

The YMCA is a non-profit organization committed to active youth and healthy families; they are excited to expand this commitment with the opening of...

Stefanski Dental and Munson Healthcare are once again offering a unique Halloween candy buy-back event to support Operation Gratitude. Stefanski...

More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes determined over 300 Red Hot...

With the sunshine here to stay in Northern Michigan, make sure you're protected before heading outside. We chatted with Emily Hedley, a physician...

TRAVERSE CITY: On Saturday, May 27 at 5 p.m., 1300 girls from the regional program Girls on the Run of Northwest Michigan will run their final 5K....

They say necessity is the mother of invention, but in Stacey Feeley’s case it was horror. When she became a mom, she was diligent about...

Easter doesn't have to include the same sugar high as Halloween. Instead of filling Easter baskets with sugary sweets, opt for these healthy treats...

Kids will have fun making (and eating!) these Valentine treats that deliver on holiday sweetness the healthy way. Strawberry Banana Frozen Hearts...

These after-school snacks will help keep your kids healthy and happy. Recommended by Patti Hennrick, a registered dietician and certified diabetes...

TRAVERSE CITY: Munson Medical Center’s pediatric unit recently opened an activity room that allows kids to be kids during their hospital stay,...

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and Northern Michigan is no exception. In the past 40 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity...

More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes determined over 300 Red Hot...

Local dietician, Patti Hennrick, shares this fun and simple recipe—a favorite of hers for a summer day with kids. Stop by your nearest farmers...

Vicki Norris, executive director of the Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association (GTDA) in Traverse City, knows how powerless a child can feel when they...

Imagine blueberry ice cream made with berries picked that day, hundreds of creative flavors crafted in small batches and even dairy free options...

We're checking in with Traverse City author Lisa Maxbauer Price about her children's book "Squash Boom Beet: an Alphabet for Healthy, Adventurous...

It's spring. And that means it's almost cherry season! We're eagerly waiting for the perfectly sweet and tart fruits and dreaming of all the...

This fun Northern Michigan recipe gives everyone an excuse to eat peanut butter and jelly for breakfast! Thanks to As You Dish's Northern Michigan...

Connie Metcalf RD, a Munson Medical Center Dietitian in Traverse City, knows that water is key for kids' health. She shares with us water's...

The Northern Michigan holidays are a busy and exciting time for kids. Help them refuel with good nutrition. These easy snack ideas by Connie Metcalf...

Munson Medical Center has a new child life specialist in Traverse City, Lisa Gates, specializing in dialing down a child's hospital anxiety. MyNorth...

Healthy Halloween? It’s not as hard as you think. See below for MyNorth.com tips, tricks and traditions to help Northern Michigan families have fun...

MyNorth News Service (Press Release provided by McLaren Northern Michigan) PETOSKEY: Michigan has some of the highest obesity rates in the nation,...

MyNorth News Service (Press Release provided by McLaren Northern Michigan) PETOSKEY: Impressive cumulative research has proven that breastfeeding is...

It wouldn't feel like fall without local cider. On your fall color tour getaway, stop at these orchards and markets for the best apple cider in...

Who doesn’t look forward to local produce, fresh baked goods and beautiful flowers at the farmers market? One of the overlooked perks of attending a...

School is out, the kids are home, and all of a sudden it's a lot harder to find time for the family to workout. Look no further, because The Grand...

MyNorth News Service (Press Release provided by Norte!) TRAVERSE CITY: We are thrilled to announce that Norte! has been selected by The Michigan...

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA in Traverse City has been open at their new location for several months and they brought several of their popular...

A collaboration between Spectrum Health Medical Group and Munson Medical Center has resulted in the creation of the Helen Devos Children's Hospital...

Traverse City’s Elliot Lamie was just 3 years old when he was diagnosed as having diabetes, so he has no real memory of not having the condition as...

A Kids Can Recipe: Roasting Pumpkin Seeds. Pumpkins seeds are the ultimate farm-to-table snack. Here’s a recipe to help kids with making their own...

It's back to school time for Northern Michigan Kids and with that comes packed lunches! Check out the list below for some tips and tricks from the...

Voted the top pediatrician in Northern Michigan according to MyNorth's annual 'Red Hot Best' competition (click to read the whole line-up of...

Here are the top 10 Northern Michigan Pediatricians—just in time for back to school check-ups. The following winners were determined by more than...