With school out during Christmas break, some working parents struggle to find childcare, babysitters and other ways to keep their children safe and occupied. Some children might even stay home alone ...

Need to run a few errands and can’t find a babysitter? You might be wondering if your child is old enough to stay home alone. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour ...

How old can kids stay home alone? When is it neglect or abandonment? Here's what Mississippi parents need to know about safety tips, what state law says ...

Is leaving your child home alone 'abandonment' in Florida? What age should kids reach before being allowed to stay home alone ...

With spring break coming up, children will be out of school and parents may be considering letting them stay home alone. What does law say?

Though there is no one-size-fits-all answer, Safe Kids Worldwide suggests that most children are ready to stay home alone ...

NOTE: This story first published in July 2024. We're bringing it back as part of our holiday coverage. After this week, kids will be home for Christmas break. That doesn't mean all parents are off ...

Winter break is days away for most Milwaukee area schools — exciting for kids, potentially stressful for parents and guardians who find themselves without childcare. If you're without childcare this ...

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, ...