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[quote=Anonymous]I think just because ONE person at the bus stop doesn't want to chat, doesn't mean every parent at the school is uninterested.

I am lucky to have lots of local friends.  I've lived here a long time, so I have friends from childhood, high school, college and from my roaring 20s.  I am not always seeking out MORE friends, just because I feel like I barely see my current friends enough.

BUT.  Now that my oldest is in school, I feel like I'm really part of a new community.  I am really interested in forging family connections with other people who have similar aged children.  The perspective of seeing what's normal, what traits in my DD that other kids her age also have, being able to trade some tips and information is really valuable. Also, these people all live really close to me!  Unlike some of my other local friends (who are in DC, outside the beltway etc).

You just have to work at it.  I think it's hard with babies and young toddlers.  But we really started making other family friends once my oldest was about 3.5 and in full time preschool.  Be open to people, put yourself out there, don't be afraid to ask for someone's number or for a play date.  It'll come.[/quote]

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