I’ve never really minded being an introvert. Over the years, I’ve grown to understand my introverted nature and appreciate the ways I’ve adapted to living in a world geared to extroverts.
But then everything changed: I had kids.
When you become a mom, you’re quickly thrown into the social world of parenting, where there are things like mommy-and-me groups, extracurricular activities, daycare drop-off and moms’ nights out. I can handle these social situations, but they stretch me. A lot. And I’ve come to the conclusion that mom-culture is geared to extroverts, and the experience is totally different for introverts. Here’s how.
1. Mom tribe" What’s that"

OK, I know what one is. But I don’t have one, and it doesn’t bother me. Well, sometimes. But only because society says I should have one.
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How to make mom friends when you're an introvert
2. I don’t get invited to mom get-togethers.

Wine and cheese mom party" Never been to one. Mommy-and-me yoga class" The invitation must have gotten lost in the mail. I guess I throw off a vibe or something, because I rarely get invited to the mom events in my community. But you know what" As much as I might like t...