School Backpack Overload: Heavy Bags Can Strain Kids’ Bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It’s good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or participate in extracurricular activities may be lugging more […]
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Published: 14 August 2026
Source: The 74 (education AI)
Category: News
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 15 August 2026
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