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When to Leave Your Kids Home Alone

April 4, 2019 in Family
Staying home alone is almost a rite of passage for most teens. Even if it’s just for a short amount of time (for example an hour or two after school), it can still leave many parents feeling anxious. There is no one size fits all as for when it’s the right time for you to…
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