You have to run a quick errand and it’s not worth battling your kid to put on their shoes and get in the car. Honestly, it would be easier to leave them at home — but is that legal? Bottom line: It's ...

“There is no agreed-upon age when all children are able to stay home alone safely,” according to the State of Michigan .

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While California has no specific age requirement, parents are legally responsible for ensuring their child's safety.

Parents of children in need of running a quick errand may often dream of opting out of battling with their kids for a short trip to the store, but how old do kids legally need to be in order to stay ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

All parents have that moment when they need to run out of the house for a quick errand but the work of getting the kids together and out the door feels too much. Eventually, parents get to the point ...