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Stories, resources, and events for working moms on Long Island — from career and childcare to community.

These LI women started a career group to help students enter tight workforce

Wallet WatchSummer jobs are getting harder to find for LI teens

Mommy blogger dies at 48

Only in NewsdayThis LI school is (nearly) tech-free. Here's how it works.

Working Moms Summit Spotlight

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Work and Parenting

LI mom's quest led to 'Kyra's Law' to protect kids in custody cases

Wallet WatchWhy LI childcare costs are so high — and why providers say they're struggling

Gender pay gap shrinks in NY, while widening nationally

Only in NewsdayParents are paying $20 to $30 per hour for babysitters as rates climb

First in Newsday'Amazing' reunion: Marine Corps dad surprises daughters at school

LI district to offer universal pre-K this fall

'Probably as much as rent or mortgage'

07:05

'We focus on community and bringing females together'

02:21

'You don't just lift here, you lift each other up'

02:10

'I hope they learn people with disabilites aren't to be taken for granted'

02:07

'Chemo actually scared me more than the surgeries'

02:07

'It's so unique, you can't find it anywhere else'

02:32

'It's our introduction to spring'

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Family health

LI parents: Bring on a UK-like social media ban for kids

Only in Newsday$20-$60 per tooth? The Tooth Fairy is taking a bite out of LI parents' budgets

Only in NewsdayMothers learn how to stop drug addiction to regain custody of children

Only in NewsdayChild care centers at LI gyms are vanishing. Here's why.

Rotavirus cases are rising on LI. What to know about the highly contagious disease.

Only in NewsdayRising vaccine skepticism worries scientists — and LI parents of kids with cancer

Mom break

Dahlias, cosmos and more: Where to pick and buy wildflowers at LI farms

A younger set of LI women is getting into this classic card game

Outdoor drop-in fitness classes to try this summer

5 babymoon destinations for LI couples

Popular 'girl dinner' dish has become a top seller at LI eateries

You're invited to a Swiftie wedding celebration ... at this LI hot spot

Classroom

Only in NewsdayI-Ready backlash: Why some LI parents want the program out of the classroom

Inside Long Island's 'Hogwarts': British boarding school wraps up first academic year in Oakdale

LI teacher's candy cart teaches kids practical skills

You could save over 50% on your tuition at a private college. Here's how.

Regents exams under fire: How some LI schools are responding to concerns about this year's tests

Only in Newsday23 LI schools flagged for poor academic performance

Things to do with kids

Outdoor movie schedule: Catch a film under the stars on LI

Splash and spray parks on LI

Only in NewsdayLI's ice cream boat hits the water this summer

How to get $5 tee times for LI kids at these golf courses

Daniel Tiger and friends are coming to the Bronx Zoo this summer

Empire State Fair and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Parenting commentary

VOICESOur hardest days as working moms on Long Island

VOICES'I pretended my heart was not completely breaking'

VOICES'I had minutes to figure out how I was going to work that day'

VOICES'I desperately wanted to go with all of them'

VOICES'I worried those moments were not enough'

VOICES'I simply cannot be in two places at once'

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