As back-to-school shopping commences, parents are advised to consider the weight of their children's backpacks, which can be burdened by an increasing number of digital devices alongside traditional school supplies. Experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest monitoring for signs like a child leaning forward or struggling to walk, and emphasize that while a specific weight guideline is not universally established, keeping backpacks as light as possible is crucial. Teachers and parent groups are also encouraging a more critical approach to what items are essential for daily schoolwork, questioning the necessity of carrying both laptops and physical textbooks. AI
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- Alix Fetch
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Dr. Sadika Kendi
- Fairfax County
- Phoenix
- Samantha Ness
- Virginia
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