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.
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.
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15 Oct 2026
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.
9 Oct 2026
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.
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