Holiday parties are coming. How old should children be before you leave them home alone? It's a tough question, but here's some help.

Irish law does not define any specific age at which a child can be left home alone. Under the terms of the Children First Act 2015, parents and guardians have a legal duty to ensure the safety and ...

School is out and so are the kids for summer break. But who's going to watch them until school starts up again? While some parents are able to stay home with kids, others book them into summer camps, ...

Kids will be home for break soon, but their parents might still have to work. Here's what to consider before leaving kids ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina lacks a minimum age law for leaving children home unsupervised. Leaving children alone may become neglect if care or ...

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 ...

Florida public schools are starting summer break, leaving parents to find childcare solutions. Florida has no legal age limit for leaving children home alone, but the National SAFE KIDS Campaign ...