Back-to-school season is officially here, bringing to mind that classic 1996 Staples commercial celebrating “the most wonderful time of the year” (ah, memories). As you gather the usual school ...

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet ...

More than 4,000 backpacks​ filled with school supplies were donated to Boston kids by the Corey C. Griffin Foundation​.

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. As a former teacher, I love the fresh start of a new school year, but every time my kids head back to school, I really, really ...

We’ve got this back-to-school stuff “in the bag”! Backpacks, lunch bags, gym tote bags, laptop cases, trombone case and cell ...

For children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, getting ready for school can also mean preparing for ...

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more. Although 10% to 15% of a child’s body weight is often cited as a backpack guideline, pediatricians say there ...

As students head back to school this week, parents face more than just homework assignments coming home with their children.

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet ...