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Welcome to the Busy Bees blog.

Here you will find tips and hints from our experts on all things childcare. From helping your child get a restful night's sleep to activities to do during the half-term right through to weaning advice, our new blog is the go-to place for all your questions.

Select one of the categories below or use the search bar to quickly find the articles that matter most to you.

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Here you will find tips and hints from our experts on all things childcare. From helping your child get a restful night's sleep to activities to do during the half-term right through to weaning advice, our new blog is the go-to place for all your questions.

Select one of the categories below or use the search bar to quickly find the articles that matter most to you.

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Featured Blogs

7 Must Read Childrens Christmas Books

Discover your new favourite children’s Christmas books with our expert picks, featuring all-time classics and modern twists on seasonal staples. Explore our picks now, 

by Busy Bees 01/12/2025 5 min read

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Latest Blogs

5 Rainy Day Activities in Salisbury

Live in (or near) Salisbury? Eager to spend some quality time together as a family that doesn’t involve raincoats, wellies, and the regular strategic deployment of hot chocolate? We’ve got you.  

by Busy Bees

07/11/2025 7 min read

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What to Expect and What to Pack for Your Childs First Day at Nursery

At Busy Bees, we know that your child’s first day at nursery is a big milestone, to help you feel prepared, here are five things you can expect on your child’s first day with us.

by Busy Bees

03/11/2025 7 min read

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How Much Screen Time is Too Much for Children?

In a world where screens are everywhere, from tablets and TVs to phones and laptops, it’s no wonder parents are asking: how much screen time is too much for young children? Screens can entertain, educate, and even connect us, but they can also get in the way of something far more powerful -

by Busy Bees

20/10/2025 7 min read

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