And I bet it's tiring, frustrating, and counterproductive. We've all been there.

It's a universal topic, which is why this column about PTO drama I wrote a few years back has been so well received.

I can't guarantee you that your group won't have drama queens (or kings), but I can tell you that how you handle and try to minimize drama is the key. I hope the column will be a help with that.

And I'd love to hear your own best methods for avoiding and defusing drama on this Facebook discussion.