Jo Yurcaba

Jo Yurcaba is a writer and editor living in central North Carolina. They cover women's health, LGBTQ+ rights, and politics. When they're not writing, they're usually riding horses or eating lots of southern food.

Safety

The overlooked safety issue parents need to know about

The House of Representatives just voted to pass legislation to make furniture safer for our kids.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Safety, Life, News, Parenting

Life

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband quits his job to support her full-time

"I'm not overly political. I'm overly her husband."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Career & Money

Mothers are 3 times more likely than fathers to lose their jobs during the pandemic

Moms aren't "unsung heroes," they're victims of a broken society.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Motherly Stories

Mom’s powerful viral message: Not every child has a ‘mom and dad’

Dr. Alang spoke to Motherly about why inclusive language matters so much.

Updated May. 18, 2022

Motherly Stories, Marriage & Partnerships

Life

Short term school closures will have longterm consequences—here’s why

It's making inequality worse for the most vulnerable kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

The majority of children who die from COVID-19 are BIPOC, says CDC

More than 75% of fatal cases in kids are from marginalized communities.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Celebrity News

Nikki Bella shares how she’s ‘sleep training’ her 2-month-old son

Mom shamers came out, but it's what is working for them both.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Celebrity News, Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Child

What went viral this week: This Kindergartener is totally over Zoom + a sweet baby announcement

These kids are too cute.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Parenting

Nearly 14 million kids aren’t getting enough food right now—and that needs to change

Only 15% of kids who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school have actually been getting it.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021

Parenting, Food, News, Nutrition

Parenting

Millions of kids don’t have internet access for virtual learning—and it’s a big problem

About 16.9 million children under 18 years old don't have high-speed home internet.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Halloween

This ‘candy slide’ is saving Trick-or-Treating in 2020

Here's how to make one.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Halloween, Holidays, Life

Celebrity News

Beyoncé welcomed Katy Perry to motherhood in the sweetest way

Can you imagine getting flowers from B?

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News