School will be out soon and working parents are looking for summer childcare options, as well as wondering if there kids are old enough to be left alone or old enough to babysit their siblings. That ...

Parents who plan to leave their children home alone in South Carolina this summer may want to consider key factors, such as age, maturity level, and safety, before doing so. In the state, there is no ...

If you're a parent, you might wonder when it's safe to leave your child home without supervision. Research shows more than 40% of children are left home alone at some time. But what age is appropriate ...

Florida law lacks a specific minimum age for leaving children home alone. Child welfare experts advise 12 as a safe age for short unsupervised periods. Parents must ensure children have emergency ...

With summer break approaching, many parents in Georgia may wonder about the legal age for leaving their children home alone. Unlike some states, Georgia doesn't have a specific law dictating this.

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?

As a kid, I admired Kevin McCallister’s ability to overcome his fears. As an adult, I believe "Home Alone" embodies the true ...

Milwaukee Public Schools are finally out for the summer. While it's a time of freedom for kids, it can be stressful for parents and guardians who find themselves without childcare — even if it's just ...