Backpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students. And all the things students ...

Being loaded down with textbooks, gym equipment and school supplies can make backpacks heavy and hard to wear. If they're not worn properly, backpacks may cause back, neck and shoulder pain in ...

Shopping for the best backpack for kids is one of my favorite back-to-school traditions. Every year, my son and I ...

Dauer points out that “significant back pain that’s continuous” is not necessarily the result of heavy backpacks, and is something to consult a healthcare provider about. “You tell your kid to put ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amid the excitement of getting back to school, safety experts are warning parents that personalized backpacks could make children an easy target for predators. Retired Miami Beach Detective Sgt. Joe ...