My 4yo daughter is very social. Gets along great with other kids and the kinder teachers says she doesn’t have a problem with socialization at kinder. However she never gets invited to other kinder kids parties. Our friends kid who also goes to the same kinder is always being invited to parties so I know they are happening and my daughter gets really upset that she doesn’t get invited. It breaks my heart. What can I do?
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Does she have any friends come over and visit? Or have you met other parents to make them feel confident in you as well?
It might just be that she is social with everyone and doesn't have set friends so is overlooked, I'd try organising some playdates for her and seeing if that improves.
Agree, sometimes its a mum-friend / social circle gathering more than the kids friends.
I know exactly how you feel. It does break your heart, but don't worry about it. There's absolutely nothing you can do and in a way it's good for kids to experience disappointment as it's a part of everyday life. Just focus on the parties she does get invited to by your friends that have kids, and let that be enough.
Throw a party and invite the class. Quickest way to get on the invite list and then you will be able to talk to other parents and get to know them. If everyone declines to come you will know it is something specific. However she probably just isn’t in a certain group and gets overlooked. Before you know it your weekend will be full of parties.