1. have a list with emergency numbers on the table.2. do a drill with your kid in regards to 911. yes, he/she CAN call when it is fire/someone breaks in, etc, not because he heard a strange noise in the closet.3. keep the house/apartment well lit, inside and outside.4. teach your kid to use stove/ m/w. talk about electricity/safety with gas (smell of gas - discuss it), etc.5. yes, discuss NOT to leave the house, not to invite friends over, not to go outside for any reason that is not an emergency/life threatening.6. text/call your kid while he/she is alone.7. give specific instruction to your kid while away. do this, warm up food at this time, etc, yes, you have to do this, etc. always explain to him/her that it is a great responsibility!8. know when your kid is ready - if he/she does not want to stay alone - he is not ready, if he is too eager - he is not ready if he is apprehensive abput it - talk it over.9. do not come to the door/do not answer the phone and say mum is not home - use the call screen.10. if he/she uses computer while home alone - put the high parental lock on the internet or check the browsing history after. advise your kid about it PRIOR. deleted web history - red flaggood luck