The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says kids are often ready to stay home alone around age 11 or 12, but parents should ...

A Pontiac man has been charged with child abuse over injuries suffered by two young boys, the Oakland County (Michigan) ...

A mom in Texarkana is accused of endangering her children’s lives after her kids were left home alone, police say.

In California, there is no legal minimum age a child can be left alone, according to the San Bernardino County District ...

Dr. Gigi Chawla, of Children's Minnesota, shares some advice for parents trying to navigate the tricky topic of whether your kid is alright to stay home alone.

Different children have different maturities and abilities, which should be taken into account in deciding whether to leave ...

Wisconsin does not have a legal age for kids to be home alone. Here's some tips for determining what's right for your family.

Dear Invisible: You are not alone -- many long marriages hit this silent wall once the kids are grown and the distractions ...

Whether you’re navigating a tight summer schedule, a last-minute sitter cancellation, or just wondering if your kid is ready ...

TEXARKANA, Texas -- A woman was arrested Sunday after her house caught fire while her children were home alone. Hilda Xona ...

Texas law doesn’t set a specific age at which a child can be left home alone, according to the Texas State Law Library. Like most U.S. states, the decision is left to the discretion of parents or ...

A mother is accused of leaving her 4-year-old child home alone with an open bottle of wine. ABC13 spoke to the accused woman, ...