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Effects of Heavy Backpacks on Children

If you have a child who goes to school, try wearing his backpack around one day. You could be shocked to discover the heavy load your child has to carry around five days a week. The heavier the backpack, the more damage it can do to your child. Typically, kids load backpacks too much, making them too heavy to be safe, according to studies conducted by members of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at San Diego.

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5 Favorite Back to School Backpacks

Summer is going to be over in just a few short weeks and I’ve already got a school supply shopping list that seems like it’s a mile long. But can you guess the number one thing on my list? Backpacks! All three of my kids needed new bags this year and of course they all have VERY different and distinct tastes. I wanted to find ones they would love – and as a mom, I wanted to make sure it would be sturdy and functional enough to carry all their books, papers and pens galore. Here are a few of my favorite backpack options for the upcoming school year:

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Backpack, Lunchboxes, and 7 Dozen Pencils

The count down has begun for the first day of school. I have to confess that I am ready for the kids to go back. With the move it has been a strange summer and I think we could all use the routine. This is a big year for us. I will have two in high school, one starting middle school, and three in elementary school…yes, my baby is starting kindergarten!!!! For the first time in fifteen years I will have all of my children in school!Last night I decided to start the back to school shopping. I knew this was going to be such a swe