Can you leave your kids home alone in Illinois? Illinois law doesn't have black-and-white answers, but there are some key ...

Technically, there's no law in the Indiana Code that prevents children from being left home alone. Parents have discretion on ...

Parents, though, typically aren't on that kind of schedule and might find themselves wondering at what age it's legal to ...

A Calhoun mother and her boyfriend face child cruelty charges after Calhoun Police say they left her eight and 10-year-old ...

Here's what parents might want to consider regarding their child's welfare before shutting the door and stepping away for a few hours.

While experts typically agree 11 or 12 years old is an appropriate age to stay home alone, many wonder what Florida's laws ...

A Hudson County couple left their two young kids home alone Saturday to go out drinking in Atlantic City, court documents ...

How old can kids stay home alone in Mississippi? What parents need to know about state law, keeping your child safe this ...

With school out, some Nevada parents are wondering when it’s OK to leave kids home alone. Here’s what the law says and how to ...

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 ...

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 ...