BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -As the school year kicks off, kids are diving back into routines filled with homework, screen time, and long hours at their desks. But while parents and teachers focus on ...

If you have ever watched a kid walk into the house after school, bent over like a little question mark under the weight of a ...

Choose a backpack that fits your child. The backpack should extend from the base of their neck to the small of their back without protruding beyond their shoulder. A backpack that’s too large can ...

With the new school year around the corner, finding the right backpack is one of the most important back-to-school decisions. The right bag doesn’t just carry supplies—it supports posture, boosts ...

From elementary school and into college, millions of students across the country ascribe their aching backs to the heavy loads they carry to class each day. With no simple replacement for the ...

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 ...

As a child, my parents were constantly after me saying, "Sit up straight," "don't slump in the chair," and "walk tall!" The message was the same as I got older and taller, but it took on a whole ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Schoolwork might give your child plenty of headaches this year, but it shouldn't cause them back pain. Here are some ergonomics tips for kids using computers and toting backpacks ...

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 ...

TORONTO, April 26 (Reuters Life!) - Slouching in front of computers and carrying heavy backpacks are causing back and shoulder problems in children, according to medical experts. Sign up here. Pat ...