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by Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin
You’re a parent and you have questions about how to raise a happy and healthy child, especially with all the conflicting messages in the news. Join Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin as they explore science-based parenting. Each week, they’ll tackle an issue in the headlines by reviewing research and speaking to the experts.
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- 3 days ago5 min
Healthcare in 2027: What Changes for You? | Series Trailer
The Big Beautiful Bill Passed. Now What? In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, bringing major changes to Medicaid, SNAP, healthcare funding, and access to care. But more than a year later, what do these changes actually mean for you and your family? In this special series of Rolin Forward, Drs. Alicia Rolin and Dr. Stephanie Rolin break down the policies behind the headlines and their real-world consequences.From new work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP to changes in health insurance eligibility, mental healthcare, and hospital funding, we're tackling one question at a time in short, accessible episodes. What's already changed? What's coming in 2027? And what could Congress still change? Join us for Healthcare in 2027: What Changes for You?—a miniseries about the policies shaping American healthcare and why they matter to all of us.This is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Why Vacationing With Kids Is Worth It (Even If They Won’t Remember)
Family vacations can be expensive, exhausting, and full of toddler meltdowns. So are they actually worth it -- especially when your kids might not even remember them? This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin explore what the science says about family vacations, from reducing stress and strengthening family bonds to why childhood experiences matter, even when the memories fade.This is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.
- Oct 15, 202624 min
After-School Meltdowns: Why Kids Fall Apart at Home
Your child's teacher says they're an angel at school, but the moment you pick them up, everything falls apart. Sound familiar? This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin explore why kids can behave so differently at school and at home, what people mean by “after-school restraint collapse,” and why hunger, exhaustion, and the demands of the school day can lead to big emotions. Plus, practical strategies to make afternoons easier, when to worry that something more is going on, and why sometimes the meltdown really isn't about the banana.This is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.
- Oct 9, 202617 min
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine: How Algae Helped Scientists Understand Brain Cells
What do tiny green algae, brain cells, and the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine have in common? This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin break down the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of optogenetics, a groundbreaking technique that allows scientists to control the activity of specific neurons using light. From understanding how memories and emotions work to promising research on restoring vision, we explore why this discovery has transformed neuroscience, what it could mean for medicine, and why we're still a long way from having an off switch for toddler tantrums.This is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.
- Oct 2, 202621 min
Who Is Caroline DeBerry? Inside the CDC’s New Leadership
Who is Caroline DeBerry, the new CDC official simultaneously serving in multiple senior communications and advisory roles? Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin dig into her unconventional résumé, from her education and work at the market-oriented Paragon Health Institute to federal lobbying, government experience, and, yes, Christian political romance novels, and ask what her background could mean for how the CDC communicates public health information.
- Sep 24, 202616 min
Flu and COVID Vaccines 2026: What Parents Need to Know
When should your child get a flu shot, and what if they already had the flu or you don't get around to it until November? Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin break down the 2026–2027 flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, including why healthy kids still benefit from flu vaccination, who may need two doses, and the access problems affecting COVID vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program.This is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.
- Sep 18, 202625 min
Measles 101 Revisited: What Families Need to Know Now
Measles is once again making headlines across the United States, with thousands of cases reported in 2026. Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin revisit their original Measles 101 conversation to explain how measles spreads, why pediatricians take it so seriously, what symptoms families should know, and how vaccination protects children and communities.This is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.
- Sep 2, 202617 min
Summer School: Back to School Health & Safety
New backpacks, new teachers, new routines, and so many new germs. Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin tackle sleep schedules, school-year illnesses, backpack safety, anxiety, chaotic mornings, and the practical steps that can make the transition from summer vacation a little smoother.This is not intended to be medical advice and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of their employers or funders.
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