Whether it's an after-school gap or a weekend errand run, plenty of parents have asked themselves at some point: should I leave my young child with their brother or sister, or home alone? As the ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving means kids are home from school. But that doesn't necessarily mean their parents get time off work. State law doesn't have a black-and-white answer to whether you can leave your kids home ...

Experts like Columbia pediatrician Deborah Greenhouse, MD recommend a child being at least 9 years of age before being left home alone.