With the summer holidays fast approaching (it’ll be here in the blink of an eye), some parents will be considering what age is appropriate to leave their kids home alone. There’s not a law that ...

South Carolina has no legal minimum age for leaving children home alone, but experts recommend at least 9 years old. Clear rules and accessible emergency contact information are crucial for preparing ...

School will be out soon and working parents are looking for summer childcare options or camps, as well as wondering if there kids are old enough to be left alone or are they old enough to babysit ...

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 ...

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Most schools have let out for the summer and your child is another year older. You may be wondering if your children are old enough to be left alone? Or are they old enough to babysit their siblings?

School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations In rural Wisconsin, proposed ...

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 ...

Summer is a time for block parties, daytrips to the waterpark and lots of family fun. But what if parents want to get away from the house for a few hours to unwind away from the kids? Is that legal in ...

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