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Sidelines Small Talk

Sidelines Small Talk

October 24, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

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Twelve baseball teams.

Nine basketball teams.

Five soccer teams.

Yes, with three kids’ combined sporting activities alone, this introvert has been put to the test 26 times when it comes to making small talk with parents in the bleachers and on the sidelines. If you happened to be one of the many to have been on “my” team along the way, thank you for teaching me that a simple hello can lead to great things.

Read about my sideline struggles — and triumphs — in my latest piece, featured today on Quiet Revolution:

Rewriting the Playbook for Small Talk

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Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: anxiety, friendship, introvert, motherhood, quiet, Quiet Revolution, small talk, soccer mom, sports, team sports

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  1. Linda says

    October 24, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Cherish those sideline friendships! While kids will grow in different directions over the years, some of your best Mom friends will have originated at these games. Speaking from experience, I met many of my current local besties on those same sidelines over 20 years ago!💕

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      October 25, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      I love it, Linda! I hope to be as lucky as you are with my friends!

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