For many working parents, finding a reliable babysitter or securing a spot at a summer camp isn’t always easy. That leaves some wondering: Can I leave my child home alone? And if that’s the only ...

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 ...

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 ...

As families across the state are starting or preparing for Thanksgiving break, parents may be wondering if it's OK to leave their kids home while they work or run errands. "Every parent eventually ...

School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. For some, this is the year they are allowed to go home to an empty house instead of an after-school program or day ...

Most school kids in Michigan have the next two weeks off for Christmas and New Year's, but many parents aren't as lucky. While kids may be sleeping in Monday, adults still will have to get up and head ...

Just because a child is off school doesn't mean a parent is off work or doesn't have errands to run. But can you legally leave your kid home alone?