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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I would love some tips on how to be charismatic, as I am definitely not!  I have no idea how to be more like that.  I'm more of a serious type of introvert who prefers one on one conversation.

The dressing well part is easy to do and I do make an effort in that area.  I don't think anyone notices or cares though.

Some of the moms have older kids and yes, those families do hang out together.  Most of the class has a child in first grade (our class) and then one in third or fourth.  And the rest of the moms have a child in our class and a younger sibling, and they all hang out together.  Whenever I invite my child's first grade friends on a playdate out somewhere, the moms always bring the older or younger siblings, which I find a bit annoying.  Unless it's a playdate at our house, they always bring the siblings, even if it's an activity the other sibling wouldn't really like.  So I feel like we are the odd ones out, being the only only child family in the class because we don't have another family we connect with in that way.

But it really bothers me when I attend the all-class events or school events, and I'll try to make small talk with a mom, and she'll chat for a polite minute or two and then make an excuse and leave. [b] How do I handle this problem? [/b] I don't get why I'm not interesting enough to chat with for a few minutes.  I find it very off-putting.[/quote]

Stop being bothered and be happy that you are chatting with people. If you chat less time with each person the more people you can chat with. If you are introverted you probably get nervous and end up making a lot of responses and yes and nos. It happens. Try picking up on something the person says and talk about that to keep the conversation going.

1st grade can me older siblings or younger siblings or both and if there are older siblings using the younger ones are going along with the older one's schedule for activities, etc.

I admit that brining all the siblings for a 1st grade playdate is weird. But if they insist, you could suggest meeting up at a park to play.

There is always at least one or two really nice moms, make sure to always say hi and chat with them. Consider hosting a back to school event at your house for the class.

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