Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone

Here’s what experts say to consider when deciding whether a child is ready to be home alone: The American Academy of ...

I Was Home Alone When I Heard a Strange Noise. That’s When I Discovered What My Ex Let Our Son Do.

I’m a divorced mother with one 9-year-old son, “Simon.” My ex and I share custody equally, and generally get along well.
NBC New York

When are kids allowed to stay home alone? Here's what the law is in New York

All parents have that moment when they need to run out of the house for a quick errand but the work of getting the kids together and out the door feels too much. Eventually, parents get to the point ...
Charlotte Observer

How young is too young to stay home alone in NC? What state law says

Parents and guardians are starting to figure out how to keep their kids occupied over summer break. The rules around leaving kids home alone are pretty relaxed in North Carolina, but there are still a ...
Charlotte Observer

How young is too young to be home alone? See NC rules for kids, parents

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Summer vacation is in full swing for students across North Carolina, which means it’s up to parents to figure out ways to keep them ...
Raleigh News & Observer

How young is too young to be home alone? See NC rules for kids, parents

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 ...