School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. For some, this is the year they are allowed to go home to an empty house instead of an after-school program or day ...

Similarly, there is no exact, nationwide age for when a child is allowed to be a babysitter, although some states have ...

School is in session, bringing new milestones for students. For some, this is the year they are allowed to go home to an empty house. It’s a decision faced by many parents whose work or other ...

For parents, leaving your kid home alone for the first time can open up an array of new anxieties, even if it’s only for a short period of time. One’s mind might wander to an ‘Home Alone’ scenario ...