Volunteers of America, along with the Boys and Girls Club, wants to help take away some of that burden with Operation Backpack. "The more awareness we can get out there about it, the more we can ...

Regarding his backpack, he still has to open it at home ... I like the physical, literal, and metaphorical act of taking a burden off my child’s shoulders at the end of the day.

IT CAN HURT A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT. SO WITH SCHOOL STARTING BACK UP, WE ASKED A LOCAL PEDIATRICIAN WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR BACKPACK BECOMES A BURDEN. CLASS IS IN SESSION AND YOUR CHILD’S ...

As a ninth-grader, I know firsthand the burden of carrying a heavy backpack. Mine weighs close to 20 pounds, the same weight as a large watermelon. Upon returning to in-person classes after COVID ...

(WSAW) - It’s a familiar scene this time of year at stores-- backpacks, new shoes and school ... back-to-school shopping is a financial burden. According to the National Retail Federation ...

"The yearly expense of a new backpack and school supplies is financial burden for many of the families that we serve," the Children's Fund said in a written statement. "Our annual backpack drive ...

Selecting a backpack for school is like choosing a fashion accessory. It’s something kids wear all day long and is often an extension of their personal style. However, many schools now require ...