Jessica Butler

Jessica Butler is the co-founder of Raise, stepmother of two, and adoptive mother of one. Prior to Raise, she was a writer on USA’s "In Plain Sight" and TNT’s "The Last Ship." She and her husband, writer/producer Warren Bell, co-created the Nick at Nite series "Instant Mom," based on her life as a stepmother. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and six-year-old son, Levon.

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What Do You Call Your Child's Birth Mom, Raise Magazine
What Do You Call Your Child’s Birth Mom?
From Belly Mommy to Auntie, adoptees and adoptive moms share the names their families use.…
Co-Parenting & The Clothing Wars, Raise Magazine
How To Avoid Battles Over Clothing: Five Tips For Co-parents
How we avoided battles over clothing during the 12 years we shared custody. I’m always…
Seven Ways To Support a Family During Adoption
Seven Ways To Support a Family During Adoption
Adopting a child from a different state often requires at least one parent to remain…
Blythe's Bluberry Muffins
Ten Recipes To Make For Easter Brunch
Quiche and Cocktails and Carbs, Oh My! Easter Brunch is one of my favorite holidays…
Planning A Visit To New York City With Kids
Planning A Visit to New York City With Kids
Our favorite places to stay, eat, and explore when traveling with kids. Updated April 2022.…
How To Start Your Adoption Process With PairTree
How To Start Your Adoption Process With PairTree
A new way for expectant parents and adoptive families to self-match. PairTreeFamily.com is on a…
12 Easter Gift Ideas For Kids That Aren't Candy
12 Easter Gift Ideas For Kids That Aren’t Candy
Plus, the case for Easter anti-baskets. It’s not that I’m against candy. It’s just that…
How To Visit Zion National Park With Kids
How To Visit Zion National Park With Kids
Planning a trip? Here’s where to stay, hike, eat, & how to get around the…
Bonding With Your Adopted Child May Take Extra Time
Bonding With Your Adopted Child May Take Extra Time
For mothers who experience infertility and loss, disrupted adoption, or even joyous overnight motherhood, it…
Adoptive Parents Need To Offer More Advice
Adoptive Parents Need To Offer More Advice
There is a gaping hole when it comes to resources for adoptive parents. If you…