Have you ever been the new kid? Have you stood around at an event where you didn’t know anyone pretending to be on your phone? When I was little, one of my greatest fears was moving because I panicked at the thought of being totally ignored or excluded. As we begin a new school year (enjoy the 1st day of school picture of my four oldest babies), I thought it was appropriate to spend some time reflecting on both being and welcoming a stranger.
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