Jo Yurcaba, Author at Motherly
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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.

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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.

June 30, 2021

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

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

November 12, 2020
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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

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

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

September 22, 2020

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.

September 21, 2020

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.

September 15, 2020

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.

September 14, 2020
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