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16 Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, September 8, 2016 | 5 tips to prevent backpack injuries in kids Whether your kids are into school, sports or music, they all need a good backpack to lug their goods to and from school and extracurricular activities. As parents prepare for the annual back-to-school season, Ontario's chiropractors are sharing some simple tips to help kids avoid injuries commonly associated with backpacks. Here's how to carry the load comfortably and safely: p u n sig the registration guide Call Us for a Tour! Register for September Ages 3 Months - 12 Years Emphasizing Math, Reading, Writing & French Accredited Montessori programs licensed by MEDU Royal Cachet Montessori School 160 Mostar Street, Stouffville 9921 Woodbine Ave., Markham 905-640-8088 905-888-7700 www.rcmschool.ca 1. Choose the right backpack. Forget good looking leather -- it's far too heavy. Opt for vinyl or canvas instead. Pick a pack that has two wide, adjustable, padded shoulder straps, a hip or waist strap, a padded back and plenty of pockets. Make sure the pack fits properly, is not too snug around the arms and under the armpits, and that its size is proportionate to the wearer's body. 2. Pack it properly. Your kids are not moving out, so make sure to pack only what is needed for that day and distribute the weight evenly. It's a good idea to know roughly what each item weighs. The total weight of a filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 per cent of the wearer's own body weight. 3. Put the backpack on properly. It's a good idea to help young children with this, at least the first few times. Put the pack on a flat surface, at waist height. Slip on the pack, one shoulder at a time, and then adjust the straps to fit comfortably. When lifting a backpack or any heavy item, re- member to lift with the arms and legs and bend at the knees. 4. Teach your child the right way to wear it. Both shoulder straps should be used and adjusted so that the pack fits snugly to the body, without dangling to the side. Backpacks should never be worn over just one shoulder. You should be able to slide your hand between the backpack and your child's back. The waist strap should also be worn for added stability. -- www.newscanada.com Quality Care & Education Since 1993 CHILD CARE & EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY A Clean, Safe, Caring, Loving,Educational Centre for Your Child to Learn & Grow 12 months 12 years to STK After School tAekwondo Toddler Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum Junior & Senior Kindergarten Curriculum Nursery School Preschool Before & After School Curriculum Transportation available to / from local schools · Pickup and Transport · Active Games · Full Taekwondo · Homework lessons · Snack Time · Glad Park · st Marks · st Brigid · harry Bowes · summitview · OPPs · Wendat · st Brendan **Quality Programs that Now Accepting Fall Registrations LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE will result in your child's New this Fall, an Introduction to French Intellectual, Physical, Emotional & Social Growth** Come & See the Difference for Your Child 905-640-0676 94 Montreal Street, Stouffville Martial arts teaches: Confidence, Self Control, Self Discipline, Respect & how to "Stick-To-It"! Limited spaces left for 2016/17 email for info: info@s-t-k.ca 30 Innovator Dr., Unit 10 · 905-591-4785 · www.s-t-k.ca MARKHAM UNIONVILLE MINOR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ll/Winter a F rogram s P BALANCED LIFE SOLUTIONS Balanced Life Solutions House League Programs * Boys & Girls * Ages 5 -17 * Starts October * Every Saturday * Half the time practice & half the time games Recreational visit ball.ca m u b a b a s ke t i o n at fo r i n fo rm IN BALLANTRAE PILATES YOGA NUTRITION Register today! Classes begin September 8 www.gabriellemanski.com info@gabriellemanski.com Competitive Rep Programs * Boys & Girls * Ages 8 -17 * Tryouts in September * Practice 2x/week * Tournaments * Ontario Cup Championships 416.805.3887