When we became new parents over 20 years ago, we were already practicing pediatricians. Like a lot of new parents we hoped to be the perfect parents for our kids. We quickly found out that decisions are different and a lot harder when you have kids of your own. There were a lot of sleepless nights and many mistakes. Over twenty years later, we're just happy to be pretty good at parenting and we'd like to pass some of that knowledge on to you. 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.

Dr. Karen Hopkins and Dr. Jack Hopkins are both practicing pediatricians with Sisters of Mercy Health System and are in their 25th year. Dr. Karen practices in Richland, Missouri at Richland Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Jack practices in Lebanon, Missouri at Mercy Lebanon Pediatrics. They both completed their training at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack are the proud parents of Katie and James who have left the nest!