What's the Deal with Gas Stoves?
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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.
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Feeding with Formula: Finding Safe Food for Your Baby
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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
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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.
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Kid Coughs That Won't Quit
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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.
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Fever with Seizure: When to Call for Help
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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.
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Our Little Angel Never Sleeps: Stopping Bedtime Battles
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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.
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All About Diabetes
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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.
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Banned Books: Read Them With Your Kids
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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.
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RSV: How Much Snot Can One Baby Make??
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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!
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Covid Update: Vaccines are Still the Answer
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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.
info_outlineDr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins try something new! We explain germs to kindergartners and to their pretty good parents. We introduce the immune system and why it's important and talk on a basic level about vaccinations. This podcast is a great resource for parents still trying to explain coronavirus to their 4 year old.