I'm Not a Mom, But…

I am traveling to Boston later this week to speak at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Conference.  My presentation, Growing Up Girl, will hopefully inspire those in attendance to ask me several questions.  But one question I'm frequently asked can really challenge me:

"Are you a Mom?"

I get asked this constantly: when I am presenting (especially to parents), at my school, at the gym, and pretty much anytime I tell someone who doesn't know me what I do outside of my...