Rolin Forward

This 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 pulmonary syndrome to the recent Andes virus cruise ship outbreak raising fears of another pandemic. They explain what hantavirus actually is, how it spreads, why the Andes strain is different, and why experts say this is not another COVID situation. Plus: what to do (and absolutely not do) if you find mouse droppings in your garage, attic, or cabin.

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 sibling fights escalate so fast—from playing to hitting in seconds? In this episode, Drs. Stephanie and Alicia Rolin break down what’s actually normal, what’s driving the behavior, and the practical, research-backed strategies that help you intervene earlier and reduce physical conflict.

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.

You go out to eat expecting a relaxing meal… and within 10 minutes, everything falls apart. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin explain why restaurants are developmentally hard for kids— and what actually helps, from timing and expectations to simple strategies that reduce meltdowns.

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 does your pharmacy suddenly not have a medication you’ve filled a hundred times? Drs. Stephanie and Alicia Rolin break down why medication shortages happen, why they’re becoming more common, and what you can actually do when your prescription is out of stock.

As mentioned in the episode - FDA Drug Shortage Database: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-shortages

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.