When it comes to family travel gear, kids’ travel backpacks are the ideal option. They allow kids to carry their own items hands-free, making it easier for them to hold your hand in crowded areas.

Just about the time your child enters middle school, his or her backpack burden starts to grow. Laden with everything from textbooks to sports gear to cell phones and laptops, kids' backpacks get ...

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As students and their families prepare for the beginning of a new school year in the coming weeks, many are shopping for supplies like lunch boxes and planners. Backpacks are a school staple kids need ...

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In the UK, most schools require children to wear a uniform, with rules around the clothes and shoes kids can and can’t wear. When it comes to school bags, however, the rules often aren’t as strict.