It is up to the parents to decide if their child is ready and capable of taking care of themselves for a few hours during the day. The recommended age for staying home alone is no younger than 12, ...

Though there is no one-size-fits-all answer, Safe Kids Worldwide suggests that most children are ready to stay home alone around age 12 or 13, depending on their maturity.

“You could say, ‘Your brother is so busy with sports and I know you hate tagging along. You’re starting to show signs that I can trust you to stay home alone for a short period of time,’” says Ziegler ...

She explained that her daughter was supposed to join her for the holiday, but ended up being asked to babysit Now, she's not sure if she should let her stay alone on the notorious party holiday A mom ...

Memorial Day has passed, and the end of the school year is right around the corner. Kids will be home for the summer, leaving parents with the question: Can they be home alone? It's tricky for any ...

When can kids stay home alone? Find out the law in your state We checked the law in all 50 states. Plus, an expert explains how to tell if your child is mature enough. By Elise Solé | TODAY • ...