Episode 18: The one where we leave our kids home alone. 

When is it ok to leave the kids home alone?

But first, Loyal Listener Shoutout, Cassie’s got a correction, Hi’s and Low’s From the week and “This Week in Parenting News” 

So, when is it ok to leave your kids home alone?
 We’ll break down some of the laws on the books as well as guidelines. We’ll get into how DCF looks at the issue and give you some tips for knowing when your kids are ready and how to make it work! 

And last, but not least, Cassie calls B.S. on that old Disney rumor involving The Little Mermaid. 

  Resources:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/homealone.pdf

https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/science-says-most-successful-kids-have-parents-who-do-these-5-things_4.html

 https://family.findlaw.com/parental-rights-and-liability/when-can-you-leave-a-child-home-alone-.html

https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/everything-kids/mom-arrested-for-leaving-8-and-9-year-olds-home-alone-for-less/

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