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Rural fire department volunteers help students learn about fire extinguisher use at an annual Latchkey program field day. (Photo courtesy of White Lake School District) One of my favorite jobs as a ...

School will be out soon and working parents are looking for summer childcare options, as well as wondering if there kids are old enough to be left alone or old enough to babysit their siblings. That ...

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - If you’re a parent, you might wonder when it’s safe to leave your child home without supervision. Research shows more than 40 percent of children are left home alone ...

South Carolina has no legal minimum age for leaving children home alone, but experts recommend at least 9 years old. Clear rules and accessible emergency contact information are crucial for preparing ...

School will be out soon and working parents are looking for summer childcare options or camps, as well as wondering if there kids are old enough to be left alone or are they old enough to babysit ...

Note: A version of this story first published in July 2024. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour work day, but all parents eventually ask themselves: "Can I leave ...