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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The number of heart attacks has been increasing rapidly in recent times. What should you do if you are alone and have a heart ...

At what age is it OK in SC to leave your child home alone this summer? Here’s what state law says. Justin Paget Getty Images With kids out of school for the summer, constant supervision can be much ...

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 ...

We are still in the midst of the hectic summer season, with parents and guardians having to find ways to keep kids busy until school starts in August. Bouncing around from daycare to summer camps to ...

Nevada children are largely done with school for the year and ready to relax and have fun for summer break. And with summer break comes the inevitable question for parents — what do I do with my child ...