"He goes, 'Mom, I'm on a bus by myself, and the bus driver and all the kids are gone,' " the mother of Michael Sellars recalled Natalie Sellars of Uniondale, N.Y., said her son Michael was left alone ...

Having a family is a blessing. But even the most dedicated and patient parents need some time alone. Wanting at least some privacy and freedom is not a bad thing. It helps you recharge. And it reminds ...

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 ...

Most school kids in Michigan have the next two weeks off for Christmas and New Year's, but many parents aren't as lucky. While kids may be sleeping in Monday, adults still will have to get up and head ...

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 ...

Kansas statute, like federal law, doesn't specify a minimum age for leaving children home alone. The Kansas Department for Children and Families suggests children are generally ready around 12 or 13, ...

STREET AND EDITH PLACE IN SOUTH OAKLAND. I ACTUALLY WANT TO DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THESE TOYS IN FRONT OF THAT ROW HOUSE HERE ON WARD STREET. POLICE SAY THEY PLAYED A ROLE IN WHAT LED THEM TO RESPOND.