Pretty Good Parents podcast

Pretty Good Parents

Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins

Drs. Karen and Jack Hopkins have been practicing pediatricians for 25 years and raised two kids. Together we'll explore parenting challenges, learn about childhood development, and talk about medical conditions that worry every parent. At the same time we'll definitely touch on our own parenting mistakes and let everyone know that it is okay to just be pretty good at parenting.

38 Episodes

What's the Deal with Gas Stoves?
2/10/2023
15:48
Protecting our kids from life changing illness is something every parent wants. Asthma is life changing and we know now that gas stoves are a major risk. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack give the straight facts about gas stoves that every parent needs to know.
Feeding with Formula: Finding Safe Food for Your Baby
6/8/2022
38:03
Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins confront another timely topic. Learn all about the different kinds of infant formula and what to do if you can't find what your baby needs.
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Ending Gun Violence: The #1 Killer of Kids
5/26/2022
17:49
Guns are the number one cause of injury to our kids. Pediatricians and parents should work together to pass common sense legislation to protect them. In this special episode, Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about areas where we should find common ground to help prevent the next catastrophe and also help prevent the daily toll of gun violence.
Kid Coughs That Won't Quit
5/19/2022
29:13
Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about why our kids cough and why they need to. They talk about when to go to the doctor and why sometimes no treatment is needed.
Fever with Seizure: When to Call for Help
5/5/2022
17:13
Fever can cause a number of different symptoms in your child. The most concerning and scary is a seizure. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins confront those fears in this episode. We talk about what to do if your child has a seizure and when to call for help.
Our Little Angel Never Sleeps: Stopping Bedtime Battles
4/21/2022
30:13
Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins completely failed at getting their kids to bed. In this episode, they talk about how pretty good parents can do better with their toddlers and preschoolers.
All About Diabetes
4/7/2022
23:28
Almost every pretty good parent has worried at some point about their child's blood sugar. In this episode, Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins explore diabetes. We look at the symptoms, the types of diabetes, and the exciting progress that has been made in it's treatment.
Banned Books: Read Them With Your Kids
2/15/2022
21:42
Pretty good parents want to protect their children. Reading challenging books with your kids is a safe way to explore and learn about the world. In this episode, Dr. Jack and Dr. Karen Hopkins talk about some books that have been banned and why it's very important to read them. We chat about trusting and working with your childs teachers.
RSV: How Much Snot Can One Baby Make??
1/31/2022
23:31
Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins are back to talk about another nasy kid virus, RSV. It can make babies snotty and sloshy! We talk about the impact of this germ has every winter and hope for future prevention!
Covid Update: Vaccines are Still the Answer
1/17/2022
27:44
Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack return with a check in about Covid. They talk about and explain mutating viruses and the different strains. They address vaccination of 5-11 year olds and they spend time talking about problems that happen after Covid infection in kids.

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