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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mississippi has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, leaving the decision to parental judgment. While some states allow children as young as six to be left unsupervised, experts ...

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 is out and so are the kids for summer break. But who's going to watch them until school starts up again? While some parents are able to stay home with kids, others book them into summer camps, ...

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?

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 ...

Florida public schools are starting summer break, leaving parents to find childcare solutions. Florida has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, but the National SAFE KIDS Campaign ...

Parents are often left struggling to know when it's OK to leave a child on their own for a while. Perhaps spooked by the 1990 classic film "Home Alone," they worry whether their kid might fall victim ...

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 ...