In Georgia, children under the age of 9 shouldn't be left alone at any period of time, according to the state Department of Children and Family Services. However, kids between the ages of 9 and 12 ...

PHOTO: Staying home alone during the summer months while parents work is a big step for school-age children. Parents need to assess their child’s maturity to determine if the child is ready for ...

Alabama doesn't set a specific age for when kids can be left home alone, so the decision is largely up to parents' judgment. More: Memorial Day ceremony set for Tuscaloosa's Veterans Memorial Park.

Set in the analog world of the late ’80s, “Don’t Leave the Kids Alone” follows recently widowed Catalina (Ana Serradilla), who leaves her two sons, Mati and Emi, home alone for a night.

At what age can kids be left home alone? While Kentucky doesn't have a specific age for when kids can or can't be left alone, children, according to SafeKids.org , are generally ready to be left ...

Other tips for kids that iMOM includes on a printable home alone checklist include: Keep all the doors locked. Don't leave the house. Never tell anyone you're home alone. Get along with your siblings.

What age are kids ready to stay home alone? There's no exact answer on when kids are ready to stay home alone, and most experts say this decision should be made on a case-by-case basis by parents.

With school out, some Nevada parents are wondering when it’s OK to leave kids home alone. Here’s what the law says and how to decide if they're ready.

At what age can kids be left home alone? Children, according to SafeKids.org, are generally ready to be left unsupervised around age 12-13. Granted, children develop at different rates.

Have a trial period. Leave the child home alone for a short time while staying close to home. Role play. Act out possible situations to help your child learn what to do.

When can a child stay home alone? The American Academy of Pediatrics' website says most child experts agree that around 11 or 12 is an appropriate age for a child to stay home alone. Here are some ...