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Parent burnout amid new school year, pandemic stress

Clip: 9/16/2021 | 3m 15sVideo has Closed Captions

Interview with clinical psychologist Dr. Ashurina Ream

We’re just days into the new school year and already some parents, particularly those of the youngest students, are reporting they're burned out and exhausted by the shifting demands of parenting along with the economic hardship and the uncertainty of continuing COVID-19 outbreaks during the pandemic.

09/16/2021

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Boil-water advisory still in effect for parts of Passaic Co.

Boil-water advisory still in effect for parts of Passaic Co.

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Clip: 9/16/2021 | 3m 51s | Some experts say the possible contamination could have been prevented. (3m 51s)

Lingering caution about returning to public transit

Lingering caution about returning to public transit

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Clip: 9/16/2021 | 4m 20s | The real recovery in commuting traffic is on the highways, and at bridges and tunnels. (4m 20s)

Shortage of school bus drivers has some districts scrambling

Shortage of school bus drivers has some districts scrambling

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Clip: 9/16/2021 | 3m 40s | The pandemic has escalated the shortage ‘to very critical levels’ (3m 40s)

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