When everyone in a society shares a crazy belief, they don’t know it’s crazy. That’s the problem. Take our current delusion in America that we can never – ever – let a child out of sight for even a ...

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 ...

For some parents, leaving your child home alone may feel taboo. For many others, it’s necessary to carry out all the day’s tasks. Some states have restrictions on what age children can be left ...

Parents should assess their child's maturity, responsibility, and comfort level before leaving them unsupervised. Factors like the duration, frequency, and time of day of being home alone should be ...

Your childhood experiences shape your identity and your outlook on the world. If your parents were consistent and available, you probably developed a secure attachment style and a healthy sense of ...

Several children were left alone for a week in a Madison apartment while the mother was in a different state.The Madison Police Department said they were asked to do a welfare check on Feb. 28 at an ...

An investigation is underway after a woman said her baby girl was left alone inside a closed Philadelphia day care. Jessy Flores and her partner Camron Banks told NBC10 their 6-month-old daughter ...