RAISE-ing the Parenting Conversation: Adoptive Parenting, Step Parenting & Bonus Parenting, with Jessica Butler

Jessica Butler, co-founder of RAISE, step mom of two and adoptive parent of one, joins us during National Adoption Month to share her story...the difficulties that come with being a brand new step mom, gaining perspective from lesser heard voices- adoptees, birth parents - and why the adoption process can bring out insecurities, and even a competitive side. The overwhelming theme: surrounding kiddos with as much love as possible!  Thanks for listening! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, and follow us @himynameismomofficial! Check out our MOMMY MUST-HAVE OF THE WEEK (along with lots of other idea lists for mamas! ------------------------------ If you want to support our podcast without it costing you a dime, shop our affiliate links! We want to share some our favorite things with you, so we’ve partnered with ONLY brands we use and believe in… If you like what you see and decide to make purchase, we’ll get as small commission for sending you their way, and it will help us continue to make Hi My Name Is Mom! We appreciate you, mama!!  FOR childcare needs, we LOVE care.com! Use code “JOINCARE20” for 20% off of a premium membership.  If you wanna feel STRONG again after baby, with a side of feeling great in your clothes, check out Legion - from supplements to custom meal plans to a full on coaching program, they’ve got you covered! And we’ve got 20% off for you with code “MyNameIsMom”  AND, grab a bottle of DAOU wine! (we get no commission on this, we just want our fellow moms to enjoy the best wine EVER)!