“When my kids were toddlers, I didn’t have to worry that one of them was going to narc on me to the neighbor that our house was a perpetual mess,” writes CJ Kelsey. “They didn’t know any different. But now that they are older, they go on playdates and see how other families live. Inevitably, they start making comparisons.”

But you know what? She’s done stressing about it. Read and find out why.

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“There are so many times in your life as a parent where you'll be faced with the decision to leave your child home alone or not. Even families with two parents sometimes have to juggle conflicting or changing schedules, emergencies, and other last-minute issues,” writes Deirdre Kaye. “So, when is it OK (or, more pointedly, legal) for your child to be home alone? And what should you make sure they do or know when they're home by themselves?” We asked the experts.