Pretty Good Parents Dr. Karen and Dr. Jack Hopkins
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- Health & Fitness
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.