Home Alone

When are children old enough to be left home alone? This is the question facing many parents as their children near their teen years and are looking for a little more independence. In this Children's Channel video, Heather Trnka, EMT-P, EMS-I, the injury prevention coordinator at Akron Children's, reviews age, maturity, safety and other factors to consider before mom and dad give their kids some "me" time.

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