Pretty Good Parents

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.

Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about viral gastroenteritis including home care and when to see your pediatrician.

In this special episode, Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins talk about their 25 years of experience with Medicaid insurance. They talk about its importance and how the program has grown. They talk about special challenges that face the families who need Medicaid. They discuss ways to get insurance for yourself and your family.

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 to seek the help of their pediatrician.

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.

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.

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 your pediatrician and parents can do about the problem.

Dr. 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.

Dr. Karen and Jack Hopkins talk about poop! How kids make it and all the problems that pretty good parents can still have when their children don't go. We talk about basic home treatment of constipation and when to worry.

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 the winter, and talk about some fun outside adventures to try.