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Thanksgiving kicks off a busy time of year, and the pace of family life often begins to pick up during the holiday season. Parenting a preschooler is never easy, and during the holidays parents also have to navigate changing schedules, extended family dynamics, and heightened expectations. There are so many activities and ways to celebrate throughout the winter that ...

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Recently a child pulled a doll out of a classmate’s hands. When the child with the doll cried out and yanked it back, the first child turned to a teacher and said, “He’s not sharing!” Did she really expect a teacher to give her back the doll? What is her understanding of what “sharing” means? It’s a multilayered concept, and one that requires a lot of thought and pra...

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One of the first things you may notice at Park West is the way teachers speak with children. You’ll notice that they slow down and tune in to listen to children, and speak carefully with them about day to day happenings and recent events. They strive to build an understanding of each child’s unique point of view, form relationships with kids, and understand their per...

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A New School Year

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! This time of year is always so exciting for us at Park West, as we welcome both new and familiar faces into the building. As a parent, starting school can also be nerve-wracking. There are always so many unknowns. How well will my child do at school? Will the teachers understand their needs or get to know all of their special quali...

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