Parents should assess their child's maturity, responsibility, and comfort level before leaving them unsupervised. Factors like the duration, frequency, and time of day of being home alone should be ...

School are letting out and working parents are looking for summer childcare options or camps, as well as wondering if there kids maybe old enough to be left alone or are they old enough to babysit ...

Indiana has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, but parents are responsible for their children's welfare until age 18. Parents should consider their child's maturity level and ability ...

South Carolina has no legal minimum age for leaving children home alone, but experts recommend at least 9 years old. Clear rules and accessible emergency contact information are crucial for preparing ...

Note: A version of this story first published in July 2024. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour work day, but all parents eventually ask themselves: "Can I leave ...

With summer break just days away and classrooms about to empty across Alabama, parents are weighing a big decision: whether their kids are ready, and legally, allowed to stay home alone while they're ...

Note: A version of this story first published in July 2024. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour work day, but all parents eventually ask themselves: "Can I leave ...

Most schools have let out for the summer and your child is another year older. You may be wondering if your children are old enough to be left alone? Or are they old enough to babysit their siblings?

Nevada children are largely done with school for the year and ready to relax and have fun for summer break. And with summer break comes the inevitable question for parents — what do I do with my child ...

Summer is a time for block parties, daytrips to the waterpark and lots of family fun. But what if parents want to get away from the house for a few hours to unwind away from the kids? Is that legal in ...