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September 08, 2008

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Latchkey Arrangements

Whether they're headed by a single parent or a pair of working parents, many families wrestle with the pros and cons of letting their school-age children stay home alone after school. The following articles explore the issues involved in latchkey arrangements to help you decide whether or not your child is ready for self-care after school.


Latchkey Arrangements Topics

		Self-Care (Latchkey) Arrangements

		Making a Latchkey Arrangement Work: Preparing Your Home

		Making a Latchkey Arrangement Work: Preparing Your Child

		Making a Latchkey Arrangement Work: Preparing Yourself

		Self-Care for Preteens and Teens

		Alternatives to Self-Care

		A Latchkey Checklist: Getting Your Home Ready

		A Latchkey Checklist: Getting Your Child Ready


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