Thanksgiving means kids are home from school. But that doesn't necessarily mean their parents get time off work. State law doesn't have a black-and-white answer to whether you can leave your kids home ...

You have to run a quick errand and it’s not worth battling your kid to put on their shoes and get in the car. Honestly, it would be easier to leave them at home — but is that legal? Bottom line: It's ...

Need to run a few errands and can’t find a babysitter? You might be wondering if your child is old enough to stay home alone. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour ...

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 Academy ...