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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Parents are often left struggling to know when it's OK to leave a child on their own for a while. Perhaps spooked by the 1990 classic film "Home Alone," they worry whether their kid might fall victim ...

School is back in session, bringing new routines — and new milestones for students. Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds University of ...