The new school year is underway, which means that kids will start filling their backpacks with their new school supplies. As your kids pile notebooks into their new backpacks, parents should consider ...

As the new school year approaches, physicians at Mercy Health — Lorain are raising awareness about the importance of proper backpack use to keep children from getting injured. “When used properly, ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Medical experts warn parents to pay attention to how heavy their child’s backpacks are as students get ready to head back to school. Dr. Zachary Williams, who is the interim emergency ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As you send your kids back to class this week, backpack safety is something to remember. Overweight and poorly fitting backpacks can cause permanent damage to childrens’ ...

As Florida's Broward County school district announces a new policy to require students carry only clear backpacks, safety experts explain why the measure amounts to "security theater." (Photo: Getty) ...

SPRINGFIELD — Keeping kids safe is a top priority as many are heading back to school in the Miami Valley. As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, local health officials are calling on parents to think ...

With kids back to school in person, U.S. schools districts are once again searching for methods to prevent school shootings. This month, a student was suspected of opening fire at Timberview High ...

The new school year brings with it more responsibility for young students, but one thing that should not weigh them down is what they carry in their backpacks. When backpacks are too heavy, they can ...

MADISION, Wis. - As children gear up for the new school year, ensuring their backpacks are safe and comfortable is essential to prevent back pain and injuries. Local clinical pediatric orthopedic ...