The COVID-19 pandemic involves questions and uncertainty, among kids and adults alike. Here is some guidance on supporting our children – and taking care of ourselves – as we navigate this…
Bela Sood, MD, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist in the VCU Department of Psychiatry and specializes in helping children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and dealing with traumatic events. She has three grown children and one beloved granddaughter. Dr. Sood sees patients at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s Virginia Treatment Center for Children.
Not all kids are college-bound after high school, but many are. For parents who are sending a child off to college for the first time, reactions are often a mixed…
Children experience a continuous stream of stimuli on a daily basis which can lead to a variety of reactions, including fear. While some fears may be rational, it’s not uncommon…
