Marlow Family Hub

26/08/2026

Best Start in Life recently shared the link to the government guidance on screen time for under 5s. The main message is to limit screen time wherever possible.
- For children under 2, avoid screens except for shared moments like family video calls.
- For ages 2–5, try to keep screen time to 1 hour a day or less.
Find more tips on healthy screen habits for under 5s here: www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

24/08/2026

Book your young person onto our next 'How to build confidence and self-esteem' youth course ✨ Our 5-week course will cover:

🟣 Why the media affects how we see ourselves
🟣 How to cope better with setbacks
🟣 How to deal with peer pressure
🟣 How to feel better about ourselves

Courses are running from 15 September to 13 October and 3 November to 1 December. For more information and to book your place, head to our directory 👉 https://directory.familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/service/7826?keywords=courses%20for%20young%20people

20/08/2026

Just a reminder that from September 2026 at Mapledean Family Hub the Messy Play and Explore sessions will be moving back to a Monday.
The Friday session will remain the same. The last Tuesday Session will be on Tuesday 25th August 2026.
The first Monday session will be on Monday 7th September 9.45 to 11.15am

15/08/2026

Best Start in Life recently shared the link to the government guidance on screen time for under 5s. The main message is to limit screen time wherever possible.
- For children under 2, avoid screens except for shared moments like family video calls.
- For ages 2–5, try to keep screen time to 1 hour a day or less.
Find more tips on healthy screen habits for under 5s here:

Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

13/08/2026

Starting Reception this September? 🎒Is your child ready for the adventure?
Helping your child learn to use the toilet independently before starting school can make a big difference.
It helps them feel confident, capable, and part of the group. They won’t need to rely on adults for personal care, so they can focus on what really matters - learning, playing, and making friends
For useful tips, please visit the website below in the first comment:
FIRST COMMENT
https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/support-your-childs-early-education/ -reception
For extra support with toilet training, take a look at the Government-backed Potty Training Guide: https://startingreception.co.uk/potty-training/

Helping your child’s learning and development in the early years and beyond

07/08/2026

There are still spaces on our Balanceability course. This course can teach young children to ride bikes without stabilisers focusing on balance, control and gross motor skills. Help improve confidence, spatial awareness and core stability. The course is free and run by the Family Hub service in Wycombe. Find out more and book at https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/parenting/free-parenting-courses/

07/08/2026

From September 2026 at Mapledean Family Hub the Messy Play and Explore sessions will be moving back to a Monday.
The Friday session will remain the same. The last Tuesday Session will be on Tuesday 25th August 2026.
The first Monday session will be on Monday 7th September 9.45 to 11.15am

24/07/2026

Free Community Outreach event with Wycombe Youth Action. Join in on the fun on Friday 7th August at the Wycombe Arts Centre. Wycombe Youth Action Wycombe Arts Centre

22/07/2026

Are you applying sunscreen correctly?
Common mistakes could be leaving your skin more exposed than you think.
For more advice on staying safe in the sun, go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/
Source: NHS