What's the etiquette with parties?

[~Kim~]

My DD1 wasn't cool with me leaving her in her first year at school, so I didn't really. Plus I was getting to know the other parents and my past life makes me more wary I guess.
Only last year was she happier, but then most of the parties she goes to are my girl friends kids and I want to stay lol.
I guess it's different too in a smaller community.

[Astrid]

My DD1 wasn't cool with me leaving her in her first year at school, so I didn't really. Plus I was getting to know the other parents and my past life makes me more wary I guess.

I found that with DD1 Prep birthday party, a lot of parents stayed, got to know us, then I found they were more friendly at school pick ups, assembly etc.

So it can be a good thing to hang around at a party or with hosting your own to make it clear to other parents that they can stay (and provide good coffee )