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[quote=Anonymous]Yes! What I've found over the years is that a lot of people feel like this and the groups that appear to be cliques are often just people who happen to know each other from older siblings or soccer or pta or whatever.

Sure you can just put in earbuds and ignore everyone or get through it as fast as possible, but I've found that getting up the courage to say hi has broadened my social circle and made those 5-30 minutes on average I spend each day after school a little more pleasant.

One thing that helped me meet more people was looking at the week's weather and picking them nicest day and then messaging the class/grade list saying "hi, in Henry's mom. We're going to stay after school on Thursday for playground play until 5pm. Would enjoy chatting with other caregivers if you're around. I'll be on the blue picnic table with some veggie straws to share." I also worked with them room parent to organize a Saturday playdate, which was great to get to know other parents who have different schedules. I didn't know any drop off parents before that since I work an early shift.

I don't think any of these parents will be my BFF, but it's nice to feel more like it's a community of people I know some names and more faces of.[/quote]

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