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with Tomilola Olatunde & Dr Carol Chakua
Are They Ready to Be Alone?
Tomilola Olatunde & Dr Carol Chakua50 min14 July 2026
When is the right time to let your child stay home alone? Tomilola Olatunde sits down with child development expert Dr Carol Chakua to unpack the emotional, cognitive, and practical readiness signs every parent should know.
From building trust to establishing safety routines, this episode offers a framework for making the transition with confidence — not fear.
Dr Chakua shares research-backed milestones and real-world strategies that honour both your child's growing independence and your peace of mind.
Key Takeaways
- 1Key cognitive and emotional readiness milestones by age
- 2How to build a safety plan your child actually remembers
- 3Why gradual independence beats sudden freedom
