Pretty Good Parents

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.