We focus on our child’s socialization and trying to help them maneuver the often stressful world of school, sports, the neighborhood and other activities but as parents, we may have our own minefield to maneuver. Many of us have come up against the “clique” at the PTA, the soccer team or other exclusive groups. It can be just as painful and frustrating for us as it is for our child. I cannot count how many times I have been on the exclusion end of a pack of clique-y parents. There have been soccer teams where my child was “welcome” to … Continue reading →