How to Talk to Your Child About Sun Safety
Image: Busy Bees at Fraser Coast The Australian summer makes many of us feel instantly happy and nostalgic with the thought of holidays, beaches, family time and a good dose of Vitamin D. Keeping kids sun-safe while they enjoy the outdoors is an essential part of a child’s health and well-being, especially in Australia, where […]
Why Imaginative Play is Important In Child Development
Photo: Busy Bees on Maroochy “Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination” – Walt Disney There’s nothing quite like the magic of a child’s imagination. Where a walk on the beach turns into a hunt for Pirate treasure, a bed becomes a sailboat surrounded by hungry sharks in the ocean, a stack of […]
Helping Children Overcome Their Fears
Do you remember being scared of the dark? Or were you more frightened of hairy spiders, painted clown faces, monsters under the bed, or sharks in the pool? Most of us remember battling some kind of childhood fear (and for some these fears continue on through to adulthood!) Feeling scared is a normal part of […]
Professional Growth through the Busy Bees Hive
The below blog has been written by Steve Watts, Area Manager for Busy Bees Australia “Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion” – Simon Sinek At Busy Bees, our mission is to give all children the best start in life. We know […]
Eat the Rainbow: Encouraging Children to Eat Their Vegetables
Most of us know that fruits and vegetables are important, but getting them on the weekly menu is a challenge for a lot of Families. Whether you’re dealing with a fussy eater, or simply looking for ways to encourage your child to branch out of their comfort zone, there are many different ways to explore […]
The Benefits of Animals in Early Childhood Settings
Image: Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees At Busy Bees, we believe that nurturing a child’s natural curiosity about animals is an essential part of early childhood education. Research shows that children have an innate biological connection with animals, and by fostering this bond, we create meaningful opportunities for them to appreciate the world around them. […]
The Importance of Group Play in the Early Years
Group interaction can be incredibly important in the early years of a child’s life. While the current COVID-19 restrictions may be making it difficult to arrange play dates and birthday parties as usual, group learning in an Early Learning environment is still hugely beneficial to your child’s developing mind. The Importance of Socialisation It’s easy to […]
Understanding Your Child’s Meltdowns
We are constantly absorbing emotions from those around us. That’s part of the reason being around children, with their heightened emotions, can be so exhausting. Understanding your child’s tantrums and the reality of what happens inside their brains during a meltdown, can help us diffuse the situation with understanding and calm. Understanding Your Child’s […]
9 Phrases That Help Children Express Big Emotions
Being in tune with children’s needs requires a lot of patience and communication. Yet in an attempt to calm a child as quickly as possible, you might focus on the behaviour, and not what’s causing it. Instead of asking a child “what’s wrong with you?” it is more helpful to say “help me understand what […]
Helping Your Child Settle Into Care
It’s very normal for children to have trouble adjusting during their first weeks of care. However, we know that Families often have concerns about their child’s ability to cope with the demands of a new environment. We’ve put together some tips and advice with the help of Starting Blocks, to help you support your child […]
