Finding the best backpacking backpack isn’t easy. There’s no one-size-fits-all pack – what feels perfect on one person might be awkward on another. Your height, torso length, and body shape all play a ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Consumer reports found a child's backpack can weigh upwards of 30 pounds which sports medicine doctors say is enough to cause lifelong back problems. “We tend to fall into making ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As summer comes to a close and students strap on their backpacks for school, experts warn parents should be mindful of how much their kids’ bookbags weigh. When it comes to backpacks ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For my kids, the best part of back-to-school shopping is picking out a new backpack. While I want them to have backpacks they like, I also want to make sure they have features that ...