Pretty Good Parents

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.

What's the Deal with Gas Stoves? 02/10/2023

What's the Deal with Gas Stoves? 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/25890084

Feeding with Formula: Finding Safe Food for Your Baby 06/08/2022

Feeding with Formula: Finding Safe Food for Your Baby 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/23364815

Ending Gun Violence: The #1 Killer of Kids 05/26/2022

Ending Gun Violence: The #1 Killer of Kids 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/23232224

Kid Coughs That Won't Quit 05/19/2022

Kid Coughs That Won't Quit 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/23164580

Fever with Seizure: When to Call for Help 05/05/2022

Fever with Seizure: When to Call for Help 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/22981952

Our Little Angel Never Sleeps: Stopping Bedtime Battles 04/21/2022

Our Little Angel Never Sleeps: Stopping Bedtime Battles 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/22830599

All About Diabetes 04/07/2022

All About Diabetes 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/22714451

Banned Books: Read Them With Your Kids 02/15/2022

Banned Books: Read Them With Your Kids 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/22137797

RSV: How Much Snot Can One Baby Make?? 01/31/2022

RSV: How Much Snot Can One Baby Make?? 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! /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/21957758

Covid Update: Vaccines are Still the Answer 01/17/2022

Covid Update: Vaccines are Still the Answer 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/21800777

Halloween Safety 10/03/2021

Halloween Safety The first of our three not so scary October episodes. Join Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins as they talk about how to have a fun and safe Halloween. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/20688095

Overcoming Fever Fear 09/19/2021

Overcoming Fever Fear Fevers can be scary for pretty good parents. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk through what causes fever and how it is a natural part of some illnesses. They talk through the basics of how to take a good temperature, when to treat, and when to call your doctor. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/20503064

Asthma Attacks! A Scary Story and What to Do About It 09/05/2021

Asthma Attacks! A Scary Story and What to Do About It A child awakening in the middle of the night with difficulty breathing is scary. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins explain your child's asthma and how to take back control. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/20375294

Covid Safe Schools: The Mask Episode 08/22/2021

Covid Safe Schools: The Mask Episode How can we keep our kids safe and also help them not fall behind in their education? How can we keep them safe and also keep them growing and developing emotionally, intellectually and physically? Those choices are being made right now in school board meetings, among and in families across the country. Using the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack talk about how we can get our kids back to school safely during a pandemic. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/20220008

All About Strep Throat 08/08/2021

All About Strep Throat Teach your child the puppy dog pant. Join Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins as they talk about strep throat including its history and current treatment. Most importantly, how to talk them through the dreaded Strep test! /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/20068580

HPV Vaccination: Yes We Can Prevent Cancer 07/25/2021

HPV Vaccination: Yes We Can Prevent Cancer Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins explain HPV, Human Papilloma Virus and all of its misery's from warts to cancer. We talk about how to stay safe from infection. We discuss the safety of HPV vaccine and how it can keep your children safe from several terrible cancers as adults. This podcast contains discussions of how HPV is transmitted including usage of medical terms for human anatomy. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/19765856

Covid Vaccine Myth Busting 07/11/2021

Covid Vaccine Myth Busting Delta variant has hit southwest Missouri hard. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins are here with an emergency episode to bust some Covid vaccine myths. There is so much misinformation bombarding our pretty good parents. The doctors take time to talk about risks that are real and risks that are not and talk about the importance of protecting yourself and your children. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/19771631

Ankle Biters: All About Your Kid's Teeth 07/02/2021

Ankle Biters: All About Your Kid's Teeth Those little cute teeth can cause a lot of trouble. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack talk about their growth and development and problems that can occur. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/19689956

Summer Fun and Safety 06/13/2021

Summer Fun and Safety Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack reminisce about their favorite summer outside activities. They talk about how to stay safe during summer activities and discuss Covid risks. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/19438115

The Baby That Urps 05/30/2021

The Baby That Urps New parents, do you clothes always smell like urp? Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about why babies reflux and ways to make it better. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/19117940

Recognizing Your Child's Depression 05/16/2021

Recognizing Your Child's Depression Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack talk about a difficult but important topic. They talk about recognizing depression in your child or teen and how to deal with it. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/18940664

Stomach Flu is Not the Flu: All About Viral Gastroenteritis 05/02/2021

Stomach Flu is Not the Flu: All About Viral Gastroenteritis Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about viral gastroenteritis including home care and when to see your pediatrician. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/18757061

Penny Wise: All About Medicaid Insurance 04/18/2021

Penny Wise: All About Medicaid Insurance In this special episode, Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about their 25 years of experience with Medicaid insurance. They talk about how the program has grown. They talk about special challenges that face families who need Medicaid and discuss ways to get insurance for yourself and your family. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/18484295

Teen Sleep: Life in a Different Time Zone 04/04/2021

Teen Sleep: Life in a Different Time Zone Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about common teen sleep problems. They talk about healthy sleep hygiene. They discuss what parents can do to help and when parents should seek the help of their pediatrician. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/18402677

Growing Pains and Other Joint Aches 03/21/2021

Growing Pains and Other Joint Aches It's never fun when your child complains of any pain. Pain at night is especially disturbing. Join Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins as they discuss growing pains, their cause, and what Pretty Good Parents can do. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/18217343

When Your Kids Fight 03/07/2021

When Your Kids Fight Having more than one child is a real joy. It is so much fun to watch them develop their personalities and watch their relationship grow. However, it isn't all peaches and cream. Kids fight a lot. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about sibling rivalry from the birth of a new baby to the problems of older children. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/17972186

My Ear Hurts!: Middle Ear Infections 02/21/2021

My Ear Hurts!: Middle Ear Infections Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about what to do when your child has ear pain. We describe how the ear is put together and why kids get middle ear infections. Finally, we explore what pediatricians and parents can do about the problem. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/17578559

Explaining Germs to Your Kids 02/07/2021

Explaining Germs to Your Kids Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins try something new! We explain germs to kindergartners and their pretty good parents. We introduce the immune system and why it's important an 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. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/17717744

When Kids Won't Go: Constipation in Babies and Young Children 01/24/2021

When Kids Won't Go: Constipation in Babies and Young Children Dr. Karen and Jack Hopkins talk about poop! How kids make it and all the problems that pretty good parents can have when their children don't go. We talk about basic home treatment of constipation and when to worry. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/17433983

Outside Adventures: Reducing Wintertime Screen Time 01/10/2021

Outside Adventures: Reducing Wintertime Screen Time Winter doesn't have to mean spending every day on a tablet or TV for our kids. Dr. Karen and Jack Hopkins talk about the importance of outside activities, even in winter, and talk about some fun outside adventures to try. /episode/index/show/prettygoodparents/id/17170505

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