5 questions to ask before leaving a child home alone

• Are they at least 10 years old?
• Do they want to stay home alone?
• Are they independent?
• Have they had any safety training?
• Have you prepared them to be home alone?

Program their cellphones with 9-1-1 for emergencies; your work and cellphone numbers; a backup number for a neighbor or relative; Poison Control, 800.222.1222; and your home address.

Source: safesitter.org