BOY MOMS

“Beautiful collection of essays on what it means to be a boy mom. Definitely a collection to read again and again.”

What Does It Mean to be a Modern-day Boy Mom?

Kara Forney goes beyond the typical narrative about raising boys through a collection of essays written by moms that speaks to the unexpected joys, challenges, and overall significance of mothering sons.

Boy Moms: Collective Tales of Mothers and Sons explores the truth of raising sons who challenge preconceived notions, teach you about love in a way you didn’t anticipate, and change the way you see yourself.

As this heartwarming collection demonstrates, despite what society has long told us to expect when it comes to being a Boy Mom, there is so much more to the story. The reality is an adventure filled with exquisite moments of insight, truth, and joy we never could have anticipated.

What People Are Saying!

The collection is more than heartwarming stories. These raw accounts of motherhood prove that, while our experiences may be different, we are not alone.

JBark
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Each story shares the real and raw truth about motherhood. Between the hard and the amazing times, being a boy mom is not easy but is a wonderful adventure every day.

Kaely
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Great compilation of what it means to be a mother of boys. Laughter, tears, and heartfelt memories from mothers all over the country are perfectly captured in one book.

T. Brandonisio
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As a boy mom x4, I can relate to so many of these stories. I laughed out loud, I ugly cried and felt this book deep in my soul. Every boy mom needs a copy of this book.

Kim
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Beautiful collection of essays on what it means to be a boy mom. These essays tackle culture and societal expectations. Definitely a collection to read again and again.

Sdakos
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I loved this book so much, I ordered a copy for my mom! It's a great gift idea for a mom-to-be or an experienced mom with her own stories to tell. Highly recommend!

Rachel Hodges
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The Boy Moms Behind the Book

Kara Forney, author

Kara Forney has been in the Mom business for some time. Inspired by her own pregnancy experiences, in 2005 she became a dot com founder, creating TheBump.com and growing the company to become the go-to resource for expectant motherhood. TheBump.com was acquired by The Knot, Inc. (XO Group), and post-transition Kara exited to begin consulting with start-ups and growth stage companies as a mentor, advisor, and board member.

In addition to her work with founders, she also combines her passion for education and her alma mater by serving as the Executive Director for the University of Arizona Corporate Initiative.

Most importantly, Kara is the mother of two amazing young adults who delight and inspire her on a daily basis. She and her husband, Greg, live in Phoenix, Arizona, and are adjusting to the empty-nest life with the help of their dog, Ojo.

You can reach Kara at kara@boymoms.org

Elizabeth Lyons, editor

Elizabeth Lyons is a 5x author, book coach, and the founder of Finn-Phyllis Press (and independent publishing house).

In a previous life, she invented a product for babies that she tried desperately to get featured by The Bump. She can’t believe that she and Kara connected 9 years “too late,” and she’s also never believed in coincidence.

She’s a mom of 5 (including 3 boys—two of whom are twins), DIY obsessed, fanatical about (decaf) coffee, and an unapologetic (gluten-free) cupcake enthusiast.

www.ElizabethLyons.com

About Finn-Phyllis Press

Finn-Phyllis Press is an independent publishing house committed to powerfully vulnerable storytelling; inspiring backstories; dynamic, yet-to-be-discovered voices; and impeccable service.

We believe that words impact the entire world, one story at a time, and that authors deserve to have a true partnership with a publisher who deeply believes in their project.

You can learn more about publishing with Finn-Phyllis Press here.

Essay Contributors

Paige N. Pacini

Jasmine Shouse

Melissa Vito

Annique Petit

Rachel B. Hodges

K.L. Mielke

Frances Amper Sales

Erikka Durdle

Kara Forney

Janet Philbin

Mireya Dominguez

Carrie Hankes

Heather DeAgostine

Elizabeth Lyons

Lisa Holcomb

Elli Merritt

Samantha Perkins

Tammy B. Tsonis

Christine Morrison

MJ Golias

Wendi Sobelman

Sheila Whittington

Jennifer Jay Palumbo

Suzana Diaz Rosencrans

Ritchelle Buensuceso

Pam Hamilton

Dana Baker-Williams

Marisa Volpe Lonic

R.A. Krueger

Bari Baskin

Julie Rinard

Amy Cipolla Barnes

Kathy Watson

Rebecca Joyce

Kate Wehr

Kathryn Vigness

Jessica Elam

L.M. Twist

Julie Adamo

Deborah G. Edwards

Jen Patterson

Liz Dyer

Suzi Lula

Negeen Papehn

Brandy Dimon

Carrie Hunnicutt

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“Beautiful collection of essays on what it means to be a boy mom. Definitely a collection to read again and again.”

What Does It Mean to be a Modern-day Boy Mom?

The collection is more than heartwarming stories. These raw accounts of motherhood prove that, while our experiences may be different, we are not alone.

Each story shares the real and raw truth about motherhood. Between the hard and the amazing times, being a boy mom is not easy but is a wonderful adventure every day.

Great compilation of what it means to be a mother of boys. Laughter, tears, and heartfelt memories from mothers all over the country are perfectly captured in one book.

As a boy mom x4, I can relate to so many of these stories. I laughed out loud, I ugly cried and felt this book deep in my soul. Every boy mom needs a copy of this book.

Beautiful collection of essays on what it means to be a boy mom. These essays tackle culture and societal expectations. Definitely a collection to read again and again.

I loved this book so much, I ordered a copy for my mom! It's a great gift idea for a mom-to-be or an experienced mom with her own stories to tell. Highly recommend!

The Boy Moms Behind the Book

Essay Contributors