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.
How old does my child have to be before I can allow her or him to be home alone? Under Maryland law, a child must be at least eight years old to be left alone in a house or car. State law also says a child must be at least 13 years old to baby-sit another child.Generally, it is left up to the parent to decide whether a child who is at least eight is mature enough to be home alone.Any time you leave your child alone, be sure the child knows what to do in case of an emergency.ow old does my child have to be before I can allow her or him to be home alone? Under Maryland law, a child must be at least eight years old to be left alone in a house or car. State law also says a child must be at least 13 years old to baby-sit another child.