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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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Books and Storytelling
Play & Activities
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Featured Blogs

A Guide to Meditation for Children
Health & Wellbeing

A Guide to Meditation for Children

One tool we have found works wonders for soothing and settling children is meditation, mindfulness and practicing calming activities which have long-term benefits for children’s overall physical and mental health. 

by Busy Bees 30/01/2026 7 min read

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How to Support Childrens Emotional Well-Being

How to Support Childrens Emotional Well-Being

by Busy Bees 26/01/2026 10 min read
7 Must Read Childrens Christmas Books

7 Must Read Childrens Christmas Books

by Busy Bees 01/12/2025 5 min read
Mrs Christmas and the Magic Penguins

Mrs Christmas and the Magic Penguins

by Busy Bees 01/12/2025 5 min read
5 Christmas Activities for Children

5 Christmas Activities for Children

by Busy Bees 27/11/2025 6 min read

Our Experts

Gill Jones MBE

Gill Jones MBE

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Jenny Shaw

Jenny Shaw

Lead Academic
Research and Developer

Latest Blogs

<p>Eager to get your little one involved in the kitchen? We’ve got you. Find out everything you need to know about cooking with children in our guide.  </p>
Parenting Resources

A Guide to Cooking with Children

Eager to get your little one involved in the kitchen? We’ve got you. Find out everything you need to know about cooking with children in our guide.  

by Busy Bees

25/11/2025 7 min read

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<p>Struggling with balancing work and family? Check out our selection of tips for working parents, with ideas on scheduling, finding support networks, and more.</p>
Parenting Resources

5 Essential Tips for Working Parents

Struggling with balancing work and family? Check out our selection of tips for working parents, with ideas on scheduling, finding support networks, and more.

by Busy Bees

19/11/2025 6 min read

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<p>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.  </p>
Play & Activities

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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