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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How To Goopify Your Co-Parenting Relationship
How To Goopify Your Co-Parenting Relationship
The only thing harder than parenting is co-parenting. Whether you’re dealing with your own ex…
This Is My Biggest Regret As A NICU Parent
This Is My Biggest Regret As A NICU Parent
It’s not what I did. It’s what I didn’t do. The first time I saw…
These Make Ahead Pancakes Will Make Breakfast A Breeze
These Make Ahead Pancakes Will Make Breakfast A Breeze
Refrigerate and reheat for easy weekday mornings. This IHOP copycat recipe from Ron Douglas has…
Back-To-School: Do You Tell Your Child’s Teacher They're Adopted?
Back-To-School: Do You Tell Your Child’s Teacher They’re Adopted?
I do. Here’s why. My son is in first grade and yes, I always tell…
Adding A New Baby To Our Blended Family
Adding A New Baby To Our Blended Family
Yasmen Hunter about the unique challenges stepmoms face when adding another child to the mix.…
Yes, Your Ex Can Eavesdrop On You With Your Google or Amazon Speaker
Yes, Your Ex Can Eavesdrop On You With Your Google or Amazon Speaker
Learn how they can do it and how you can stop them. If you’re not…
Pair Of Thieves Makes Back-To-School Shopping Easy For Blended Families
Pair Of Thieves Makes Back-To-School Shopping Easy For Blended Families
Meet our favorite basics brand. Whether you’re stocking up for back-to-school or building a second…
8 Things To Know Before Your Child Starts Kindergarten
8 Things To Know Before Your Child Starts Kindergarten
Tips to help your little ones who are headed back to school. Prior to the…
Seven School Lunch Ideas For Kids Who Won't Eat Sandwiches
Seven School Lunch Ideas For Kids Who Won’t Eat Sandwiches
Think Thermos! Feeding Levon has been a challenge since the beginning, especially when it comes…
How To Plan For A Long-Distance Move To College -- 5 Tips
How To Plan For A Long-Distance Move To College — 5 Tips
Lessons from the road. We recently helped Henry move from LA to Orlando for grad…