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 ...

The Department of Child Services said the ex claimed Bright’s children and stepchildren, 10, 9, 7, and 7 years old, were left ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests most children are not mature enough to be regularly left alone until ages 10 or 11. Thirty-six states, not including North Carolina, offer no guidelines on ...

School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department Beliefs clash among students ...

For parents, leaving your kid home alone for the first time can open up an array of new anxieties, even if it’s only for a short period of time. One’s mind might wander to an ‘Home Alone’ scenario ...