With less than two weeks until many schools in England break up for the six-week summer holiday, the NSPCC is expecting an increase in calls about children left home alone. Between April 2024 and ...

Kids are often ready to stay home alone around age 11 or 12, the Observer previously reported, but parents should weigh ...

The summer holidays are nearly upon us, and your child may be starting to think about having more independence. Particularly if they're in the final years of primary school. During the summer months, ...

Since it’s summer time, many kids have put learning far into the back of their minds. But there’s a group of children who are ...

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Can you leave your kids home alone in Illinois? Illinois law doesn't have black-and-white answers, but there are some key things parents should know.

Some children might even stay home alone while their parents are working. But is it safe and legal for a child to stay home alone in Ohio? Here’s what to know.

If you're wondering whether your child is old enough to be left unsupervised, and the legal age for doing so, the NSPCC has ...