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 ...

What should you do with your children when you have to work during Thanksgiving break? It's a tough question, but here's some ...

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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

Indiana has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, but parents are responsible for their children's welfare until age 18. Parents should consider their child's maturity level and ability ...

Mississippi has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, leaving the decision to parental judgment. While some states allow children as young as six to be left unsupervised, experts ...

We are still in the midst of the hectic summer season, with parents and guardians having to find ways to keep kids busy until school starts in August. Bouncing around from daycare to summer camps to ...

Milwaukee Public Schools are finally out for the summer. While it's a time of freedom for kids, it can be stressful for parents and guardians who find themselves without childcare — even if it's just ...

One of the biggest questions that comes up in parenting is “When is it safe to leave my child home alone?” This may be particularly prevalent in the next month as schools reopen, with some students ...