AS schools break up for the summer holidays, many parents will be juggling the challenge of work, childcare and everything in ...

A mother’s nerves are taking flight while deciding whether to briefly leave her son at home while she drives her husband to ...

Unlike some states, New York does not set a legal minimum age for leaving children home alone. According to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, children mature at different ...

According to Florida Department of Children and Families and the national SAFE Kids Campaign, children under the age of 12 ...

Kids are often ready to stay home alone around age 11 or 12, the Observer previously reported, but parents should weigh ...

Wondering if your kid is of legal age to be left home alone? What is legal age to babysit? Here's what the law says in your state.

A Texas mother is accused of endangering her children’s lives after leaving them home alone before their house caught fire.

What age can my kid stay home alone in Louisiana? There is no federal age minimum for when kids can be left at home alone, however, a few states have established a legal age, while others have not.