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How heavy school backpacks can strain kids' bodies

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As families begin back-to-school shopping, here's how to know if your child's backpack is too heavy, and how to lighten their load.

Fortune6 hrs ago

Teachers say backpacks have quietly become purses. Doctors say that's how kids end up leaning forward just to walk.

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more.

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more

AP News🏁 first to report7 hrs ago

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies AP News