"I've thought about my own emergency backpack, but what about my child's?" "What should I put in a child's backpack?" "At ...

Newswise — Did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your child’s backpack weigh no more than 10% to 15% of their body weight? For an 80-pound child, this means that the backpack ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - As students head back to school loaded down with laptops and textbooks, a family nurse practitioner is warning that improperly worn backpacks can lead to back pain, ...

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet ...

There’s a warning from a health expert as parents begin to send their children back to school: Overloaded backpacks can cause serious back pain. So here’s some safety advice on how to lighten the load ...

One out of every 12 school-age children has asthma, which is the most common reason for missed school days. Any time a child develops asthma symptoms, it’s worth looking at what they ate, touched, or ...

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 ...

The backpack that a child with scoliosis uses every day."It's fine because I set both shoulder straps to the same ...