SANFORD, Fla. — Two Sanford parents are facing charges after they left their 8-month-old son home alone for two hours, according to police. Sanford investigators said Fernando Palomino, 30, and ...

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 ...

For many working parents, finding a reliable babysitter or securing a spot at a summer camp isn’t always easy. That leaves some wondering: Can I leave my child home alone? And if that’s the only ...

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 ...

For many working parents, finding a reliable babysitter or securing a spot at a summer camp isn’t always easy. That leaves some wondering: Can I leave my child home alone? And if that’s the only ...

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 ...