Rolin Forward

Why Eating Out With Kids Is So Hard (And How to Actually Make It Easier)

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 Is My Medication Out of Stock? The Real Reason Behind Drug Shortages

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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