Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

Schools are increasingly moving away from lockers due to the digitization of resources. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children carry no more than 10-15% of their body weight in ...

As "Back To School" sales take off, parents may want to consider upgrading their child's backpack and making sure its being worn correctly. As children are carrying heavy books and supplies around the ...

If you have ever watched a kid walk into the house after school, bent over like a little question mark under the weight of a ...

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — As many Wisconsin students return to school this week, doctors are warning that heavy backpacks could be causing strain especially for younger children. Each year, it’s common ...