With the summer holidays fast approaching (it’ll be here in the blink of an eye), some parents will be considering what age ...

The school year is ending and some parents are struggling to find summer child care. Here's what parents need to know before leaving kids home alone ...

Summer break is upon us, and some parents are struggling to find child care. Here's what parents must know before leaving their kids home alone.

According to the NSPCC, there's no legal age you're allowed to leave your child home alone. However, it's recommended not to ...

As the summer holidays approach, many parents will be wondering if their child is old enough to be left home alone. The NSPCC ...

Parents often wonder how old their children must be before they can leave them home alone for a few hours. A new survey of social workers suggests age 12 might be a safe time for many to start.

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

Experts like Columbia pediatrician Deborah Greenhouse, MD recommend a child being at least 9 years of age before being left ...

Parents could violate child safety laws for leaving a young child home alone. Here's what Pennsylvania law says, plus tips from a child safety expert.

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

Only 14 out of 50 states have legal age restrictions for children left at home alone, many of which are just guidelines, according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, a federal service of ...