With school out during Christmas break, some working parents struggle to find childcare, babysitters and other ways to keep their children safe and occupied. Some children might even stay home alone ...

With the holiday season letting children go without school for several days in a row, many parents must determine where their kids will be during the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. In the 1990 ...

Need to run a few errands and can’t find a babysitter? You might be wondering if your child is old enough to stay home alone. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour ...

How old can kids stay home alone? When is it neglect or abandonment? Here's what Mississippi parents need to know about safety tips, what state law says ...

Is leaving your child home alone 'abandonment' in Florida? What age should kids reach before being allowed to stay home alone ...

With spring break coming up, children will be out of school and parents may be considering letting them stay home alone. What does law say?

Though there is no one-size-fits-all answer, Safe Kids Worldwide suggests that most children are ready to stay home alone ...

As families across the state are starting or preparing for Thanksgiving break, parents may be wondering if it's OK to leave their kids home while they work or run errands. "Every parent eventually ...

Schools across Ohio will be closed around Thanksgiving, meaning your kids will be home while you may still have to go to work. Which raises the question for parents: At what age is it safe and legal ...

It is up to the parents to decide if their child is ready and capable of taking care of themselves for a few hours during the day. The recommended age for staying home alone is no younger than 12, ...