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

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

Newsday's Working Moms Summit: Juggling careers and motherhood

How 3 LI moms make the work day work for them

Work and Parenting

Barker: Take it from someone who was there — a lot has changed since the Knicks' last NBA Finals

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

LI high schools host post-prom parties with themes and prizes

'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'

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'It's our introduction to spring'

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Family health

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

Only in NewsdayWhy teen birth rates have plummeted on LI and in the U.S.

Only in NewsdayMore parents refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, putting babies at risk, LI doctors say

What LIers need to know about the CDC's new statement on autism and vaccines

Mom break

Outdoor drop-in fitness classes to try this summer

5 babymoon destinations for LI couples

'Star Trek' fans celebrate 60 years at annual convention

Opa! Celebrate Greek culture at annual LI fest

Knicks viewing parties at LI restaurants

See World Cup soccer matches and more at LI fan fest

Classroom

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

Only in NewsdayYour kids want to stay up for Game 3. Should you let them?

Only in Newsday23 LI schools flagged for poor academic performance

Only in NewsdayHow LI schools are helping special education students forge friendships with mainstream peers

Only in NewsdaySee your district's proposed increase

Only in NewsdayCreating the path: How a new initiative is preparing first-generation LI students for college

Things to do with kids

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

Reptile Expo and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

LI playgrounds worth the drive

Massive arcade opens 1st LI location

Tee off: Where to play mini golf

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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