
25/08/2025
Don't let your kids get weighed down this school year!
If your student complains of back pain, give us a call!
“We see the biggest room for improvement here. Let me ask, have you ever lifted your child’s pack? These packs far exceed the recommended weight maximum, but there are some things you can do to move the needle in the right direction. Let’s start with the heaviest item kids carry…laptops. If they need to bring a laptop to school, they can simply keep it in a laptop sleeve and carry it under their arm instead of unnecessarily adding this additional weight to their backpack.
My favorite tip is for parents to schedule monthly folder dumps with each child. You would be surprised how quickly things accumulate throughout the school year, making the packs heavier than necessary. They certainly don’t need math homework sheets from September still in their folders in February.
Utilizing the compartments in the pack to distribute the weight of the contents, being mindful to keep the heaviest books in the back is also helpful. Parents can even ask teachers if there are extra textbook copies available so the child can keep a copy at home versus lugging it around all day.”
Keep reading this article by Dr. Jessica Tagliarini, “Backpack Safety 101,” from the latest issue of Pathways: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/childrens-health-wellness/backpack-safety-101.html