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 ...

I’M SURE A LOT OF PEOPLE WANT TO GET THIS. THINK SO. LOVE THE SUNRISE, TOO. IT LOOKS GORGEOUS THERE. A BACKPACK FILLED TOO HEAVY IS MORE THAN JUST AN ANNOYANCE. IT CAN HURT A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT. SO ...

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 ...

Who knew that people had such strong feelings about other parents shouldering a small burden for their children? I sure didn’t. In fact, I was stunned to start searching and learn that many people ...

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 ...