Rolin Forward

por Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin

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AI is Prescribing Medications Now? What Parents Need to Know

Wait…AI is prescribing medications? Drs. Stephanie and Alicia Rolin explain the new Utah pilot, what the research says about AI in medicine, and what parents need to know before trusting AI with their child’s health. 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.

Why “Do Your Own Research” Is Setting Parents Up to Fail

Wait… are parents really supposed to “do their own research”? In this episode, Drs. Stephanoie and Alicia Rolin break down why that advice sounds empowering but often leads to confusion, misinformation, and impossible decisions in today’s algorithm-driven world. 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.

Judge Blocks RFK Vaccine Changes: What This Means for Kids

Wait…did the vaccine schedule just change again? In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin unpack the court ruling that paused major vaccine changes, why the ACIP overhaul matters, and what this means for families right now. 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.

Help! My Toddler Won’t Eat: The Science of Picky Eating

Why do toddlers suddenly refuse foods they used to love? In this episode of Rolin Forward, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin break down the science behind picky eating. We talk about why picky eating is actually a normal developmental phase, what research says about helping kids expand their diets, and which common parenting strategies may backfire. 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.

Why We’re All So Tired: The Science of Daylight Saving Time

In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin unpack the history of Daylight Saving Time, the science of circadian rhythms, and what the research actually shows about sleep loss, health risks, and cranky kids. 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.

Vacation Isn’t a Break for Kids: The Science of Travel Meltdowns

In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin unpack why kids often struggle on vacation -- and why it’s not “bad behavior,” but a predictable nervous system response to travel and change. We explore what’s happening beneath the surface, why meltdowns show up when you least expect them, and how a small shift in expectations can make trips with kids feel a lot more manageable. 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.

Milk Choices, Made Simple

With so many milk options, it’s easy to feel confused. Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin walk through what the science actually says about milk for kids, so parents can make choices that fit their family.

Raising Kind Kids: The Science of Teaching Kindness

In this episode, sisters and physicians Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin talk about kindness and service through a child-development lens. They walk through what kids at different ages actually understand about helping others. Practical, research-grounded, and designed for real families trying to do something thoughtful together. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily represent their institutions or funders.

Beyond Test Scores: How Diverse Schools Shape Kids’ Learning and Mental Health

It’s school choice season, and “diversity” is often treated as a buzzword. In this episode, Drs. Rolin break down what research from developmental psychology and education actually shows about how diverse schools shape kids’ learning, fairness, and mental health, and why inclusion and belonging matter more than optics.

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Copying Denmark? What Parents Should Know About Vaccine Schedules

With new headlines suggesting the U.S. could model its vaccine schedule after Denmark’s, many parents are asking what that actually means. In this episode, we explain how vaccine schedules are built, how Denmark’s system really works, and why public health context matters as much as the number of vaccines on a list. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily represent their institutions or funders.

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