But how can they be sure their child is ready to navigate home on their own, even if only for an hour or two? A handful of states have set age minimums. Maryland law, for example, makes it a crime to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Countless parents face the dilemma of whether or not their child is old enough to stay home alone. But what does Ohio law say? Leaving a child home alone is not illegal in Ohio ...

School is out for the summer, creating a greater need for child care even as it is increasingly hard to come by in Kansas. According to advocacy group ChildCare Aware of Kansas, child care programs in ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP/WTVO) – Many parents breathe a sigh of relief once their child is old enough for more responsibility, including staying home alone. After all, finding a babysitter can be tough, ...