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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A comment not to OP but to everyone else reading-- the start of the school year is a good time to remind your kids to be on the lookout for new kids or kids who don't seem to have others to hang with, and to invite them to sit together at lunch.  In MS and HS, lunch seems to be the most stressful time for introverted/new kids who don't have a clear group to sit with.  [/quote]

I think this is good advice.  It's hard to break into established cliques, but she may be able to find a great friend by sitting with someone else who is by themselves.

This is how I found my best friend at the start of MS and we're still great friends 30 years later.  I didn't have anxiety, but I was shy and pretty uncomfortable outside of my comfort zone.  I had a lunch period where I didn't know anyone.  Finding a new friend happen overnight, but luckily it did.

I also agree with contacting the counselor.  He/she should have some strategies for your DD and they're really good about working with kids without anyone else knowing what's going on.

My fingers are crossed for your DD![/quote]

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