In this March 24, 2021 file photo, Melissa Jean reads 'The Gruffalo.' New York City schools will be all in person this fall with no remote options, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday, May 24.

Facing Your Back-To-School Anxiety

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Transitioning back to school after summer is always stressful for kids and parents, but this year--with so much still in flux--back-to-school anxiety has reached new heights for some. Mary Alvord, a psychologist who specializes in treating children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, takes your calls.

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