As homework kicks in to high gear, lugging those books back and forth can be hard on kids.View this story.Doctors are concerned about the weight of backpacks, and suggest parents remember the term 10 ...

With school set to open soon, parents are probably busy buying school supplies for their kids. One of the items on every student’s do-do list is the purchase of a new backpack to carry notebooks and ...

With the end of summer approaching, a new school year is just around the corner. As you shop for school supplies, it is important to make sure you select a backpack that is the right fit for your ...

When it comes to your child’s backpack for school this year, experts are saying, "Lighten the load!" Health experts told Fox News Digital that it is important parents be sure they're not sending their ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Medical experts warn parents to pay attention to how heavy their child’s backpacks are as students get ready to head back to school. Dr. Zachary Williams, who is the interim emergency ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — All this week, Eyewitness News is helping parents get back into the swing of things as a new school year approaches. When it comes to school supplies – backpacks are one of ...

With parents hitting the stores this weekend for Tax-Free Weekend, many you might want to pay more attention to the kind of backpacks you’re buying for your kids. Dr. Daniel Ransom from Baylor Scott ...

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DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) — Doctors say if your child is carrying around a backpack that is too heavy for them it can cause back pain, muscle and joint problems, and can effect their posture. Dubuque ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - With the school year underway in the east, doctors are reminding students and parents to add backpack safety checks to their to-do lists. Students could be seen wearing ...

Question: I’m concerned my fifth-grader’s backpack might be a little too heavy for her. When it comes to backpack weight for children, how can I help her avoid an injury? Answer: This is a timely ...

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