Rolin Forward
by Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin
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Why Vacationing With Kids Is Worth It (Even If They Won’t Remember)
Why Vacationing With Kids Is Worth It (Even If They Won’t Remember)
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Why Vacationing With Kids Is Worth It (Even If They Won’t Remember) · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 32Family 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…
- After-School Meltdowns: Why Kids Fall Apart at Home · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 31Your 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…
- The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine: How Algae Helped Scientists Understand Brain Cells · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 30What 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…
- Who Is Caroline DeBerry? Inside the CDC’s New Leadership · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 29Who is Caroline DeBerry, the new CDC official simultaneously serving in multiple senior communications and advisory roles? Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin dig into her…
- Flu and COVID Vaccines 2026: What Parents Need to Know · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 28When 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…
- Measles 101 Revisited: What Families Need to Know Now · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 27Measles 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…
- Summer School: Back to School Health & Safety · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 26New 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…
- Summer School: Summer Myths Busted · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 25Think you know which summer health rules are fact and which are fiction? Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin put classic summer myths to the test, from swimming after eating and…
- Summer School: Drowning Prevention and Water Safety · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 24Drowning can happen quickly, quietly, and in places families may not expect. In this episode of Summer School, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin discuss what drowning actually…
- Summer School: Backyard Safety for Kids · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 23Grills, fire pits, lawn mowers, dogs, pool chemicals, and even the plants in your garden - your own backyard has more hazards than you might think. In this episode of Summer…
- Summer School: Summer Stomach Bugs · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 22Pools, splash pads, backyard BBQs, and picnics are summer staples—but they can also be perfect places for stomach bugs to spread. In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin…
- Summer School: Bugs, Bites & Backyard Adventures · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 21Summer is full of outdoor adventures...and the bumps, bites, and rashes that often come with them. In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin discuss common summer bugs and…
- Summer School: How Kids Break Bones · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 20Monkey bars. Trampolines. Bouncy houses. Scooters. E-bikes. ATVs. Summer is prime time for broken bones and many of these injuries are preventable. In this episode, Drs. Alicia…
- Summer School: Extreme Heat and Tiny Sweaty People · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 19Summer isn't just about sunshine—it can also be dangerous. In this episode of Summer School: Extreme Heat and Tiny Sweaty People, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin explain how…
- Summer School: Fireworks, Sparklers & Backyard Explosions · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 18Fireworks are beautiful...but every Fourth of July, pediatric emergency departments treat thousands of preventable injuries. In this episode of Summer School: Lessons from the…
- Introducing Summer School: Lessons from the Pediatric ER · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 17Summer is supposed to be all sunshine, swimming pools, bike rides, and family adventures. But for pediatric emergency physicians, summer also means a predictable surge of…
- Who Is Nicole Saphier? Trump's New Surgeon General Nominee Explained · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 16This week on Rolin Forward, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin break down the surprising battle over the next U.S. Surgeon General. Who is Nicole Saphier, why did previous nominees…
- Is Sunscreen Safe? Doctors Separate Fact from Fear · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 15Does sunscreen cause cancer? This week on Rolin Forward, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin tackle sunscreen myths, explain the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens…
- Ebola Explained: Travel Bans, Outbreaks & What Families Need to Know · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 14Ebola is back in the headlines -- and so are debates about travel restrictions, airport screening, and public health preparedness. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin…
- Hantavirus Explained: The Virus Behind the Cruise Ship Outbreak · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 13This week on Rolin Forward, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin break down why hantavirus is suddenly dominating headlines from the tragic death of Betsy Arakawa linked to hantavirus…
