Holiday breaks are coming up for school kids, but you might have to go to work. Can your kid stay home alone in Ohio? Here's ...

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 ...

During holiday breaks, parents must determine where their children will be for several days. Are they old enough to stay home ...

Kentucky does not have a specific law stating the age a child can be left home alone. State law defines child neglect as ...

Can you leave your kids home alone in Illinois? Illinois law doesn't have black-and-white answers, but there are some key things parents should know.

While law schools are recognizing the seriousness of mental health issues and implementing programs to help, some fear the current efforts aren't enough. Industry experts point to the role of law ...

In Michigan, there is no minimum age at which children may be left alone without supervision, but parents need to consider their level of maturity.

“Colorado law does not set a specific age after which a child can legally stay home alone,” a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Human Services tells TODAY.com. “All children and youth are ...