School’s back in session for Southwest Virginia schools, and as you’re busy getting your little ones out the door in the morning, it can be tempting to put everything in their backpacks.

Do you know what's in your child’s backpack? Three boys wearing backpacks stand near a school bus in this stock photo. Yellow Dog Productions/Getty Images — -- intro: Whether you’re ...

Back to school: How to choose a backpack that won't hurt your kid's back A physical therapist schools you on what to look for when buying a new backpack for your child. Sept. 3, 2019, 11:34 AM EDT ...

Dr. Ken Hansraj co-authored a study that measured how wearing a backpack impacts the spine. "If you carry, for example, 10 pounds in your backpack, then the forces on the spine is 70 pounds of ...

Back to school time usually means it's time for a new backpack. Nowadays there are tons of choices in how kids can lug around their belongings. Rolling backpacks, shoulder sling options, or the ...

Over time, carrying too much weight can cause injuries and pain. This school year, choose an ergonomic backpack for your child—and make sure it fits just right.

It's estimated that about 70 percent of kids carry backpacks that are heavier than recommended. The study shows all that weight can take its toll on the back. Research measured how wearing a ...

What 39 Students, From Preschool to High School, Are Wearing on Their First Day Back From Pokémon hoodies and status-y lunch boxes to baggy jeans and very tall socks. By Liza Corsillo , Ellen Lee ...