Only 14 out of 50 states have legal age restrictions for children left at home alone, many of which are just guidelines, according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, a federal service of ...

With school out, some Nevada parents are wondering when it’s OK to leave kids home alone. Here’s what the law says and how to decide if they're ready.

The only state law that addresses how old a child must be to stay home alone in North Carolina has to do with fire safety. The statute states that a child under the age of 8 cannot be left home alone ...

Never leave a young child alone in or around a pool, spa, or wading pool, even for a few seconds. Assign someone a “Water Watcher” to keep them in direct sight, and relieve the watcher every ...

When is it OK to leave kids home alone? Generally, 12 and older is “a pretty acceptable age,” family therapist Sheryl Ziegler tells TODAY.com, echoing the recommended range from the American ...

Unlike some states, New York does not set a legal minimum age for leaving children home alone. According to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, children mature at different ...

The summer school holidays are here and if you're a working parent, you might be wondering if you can leave the kids home ...