According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the psyllium in Metamucil absorbs liquid and creates bulk that moves waste through the digestive tract. This helps stool to solidify and pass more slowly. Metamucil also has been shown to be effective in treating constipation.
At what age can a child: 1  stay home alone - it is an offence to leave a child aged under 14 without reasonable supervision. Generally the law allows parents to leave a young person without supervision from age 14.  choose to leave home - at age 16 a young person can leave home without their parents' consent.
Once the child hits 16, they can be left alone for up to two nights in a row. Mique's printable chart also breaks down laws by state. Illinois, for instance, doesn't allow children to be left home alone until they're 14. While she hopes her chart is helpful, she encourages parents to also contact their local authorities for more town-specific age restrictions.