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About
"We’re the village you wished existed. No performative positivity. Just proof your son can survive boyhood—and thrive."
BoyWellness is built on 18 years of experience as a mom and professional healthcare advocate, focusing on the chronic health impacts in boys, mental competency, health, culture, and school discipline. Raising two boys over the past 18 years, I found that there were few resources available to me, so I DUG into the real challenges facing me as a mom. Especially, if I were looking for facts about boys, their challenges, bodies, and social culture. My motherhood journey stretched my capacity and strengthened my skill set, balancing the values of my two very different sons. My commitment to the individuality of each son led me to find pillars of parenting that could be used for both. These pillars are what BoyWellness is built on.
My professional background as a community builder, healthcare advocate, and educator was based on the value of evidence-based solutions for walking your child through a chronic health condition. This taught me about the role science plays in the development of our sons and how medical professionals are an invaluable resource to moms.
Pediatric mental health is part of my everyday life, as a mom who has been navigating the mental health care system for 7 years from severe mental health collapse to managing chronic mental health. As a result, I am a suicide prevention educator and serve on advisory boards for suicide education, in addition to my policy work at the Local, State, and Federal levels.
Philosophy
Build a community education for parenting boys based in evidence-based standards with a sprinkle of experience. BoyWellness is a practical and common-sense foundation for moms of all kinds of sons to build from.
Vision
At BoyWellness, our vision is to empower moms with the knowledge and resources they need to support their sons through the unique challenges of growing up. Believe that by fostering open communication and understanding, we can nurture the well-being of boys from tweens to teens, helping their journey with confidence and resilience. Together, we strive to create a community where every mother feels equipped to guide her son toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
Mission
Our mission at BoyWellness is to provide moms with essential insights, tools, and support to help their sons navigate the complexities of adolescence. We are dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment where mothers can connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources that promote the wellness of boys from tweens to teens. By empowering families with knowledge and community, we aim to inspire confidence and resilience every young man as he grows.