CARRYING heavy school bags day after day is one of the most distressing experiences for young children. Many complain of back pain, which results in adoption of bad habits like poor posture or ...

The research showed that 50 per cent of the pupils carry heavy weights, with 20.5 per cent cases of pupils having back pains being reported. The experts recommended that the school bags should be ...

One major issue is back pain, which arises from the strain of carrying excessive weight, leading to fatigue and discomfort ...

The hidden dangers of heavy school backpacks include the unexpected hunch, tight neck twist, body stiffness, headaches, spine curves and lopsided walks through the parking lot. For the most part ...

As the school year progresses, it is crucial to remember that the weight of a child’s backpack should not be underestimated. By choosing the right bag and teaching children how to utilise it ...

At times, due to the heavy load and piles of files, I used to find it very difficult to hop into my school bus. Schools should become a little more considerate when it comes to students carrying ...

When considering which type of bag to use, Yeung says YP readers should consider the weight and how long you need to carry it. “If you have to carry something heavy, use a wheeled school bag.

Our children are carrying heavy bags to school and back. This is despite Royal Education Council’s (REC) recommendation to the dzongkhag and thromde schools to put in place appropriate strategies to ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Replacing physical textbooks with digital learning materials is among the steps taken to alleviate the isssue of heavy school bags, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister added ...

TATEYAMA, Toyama Prefecture--A leading outdoor gear maker has developed an affordable, light and durable backpack for elementary school children that is an alternative to the heavy, pricey ...

Parents in the Captial are relieved as the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) revised the limits of school bags. Previous reports highlighted the strain that heavy bags can ...