Are you looking for some outdoor fun for your kids now that lockdown rules are beginning to ease? If so, MarlowMums is pleased to recommend to you ‘Bounce Buddy’ – the new bouncy castle business recently set up by two Marlow families. We were invited to try out one of their brand new ‘all singing and dancing castles’ (literally – it had a disco ball and in-built bluetooth speaker!!). We thought as well as telling you what our little reviewers thought of it, we’d firstly tell

The King’s head in Little Marlow have recently launched a kid’s eat for £1 deal. This deal is available every day between 3pm and 6pm and is available with each paying adult. We went along to try it out. We took the boys along for an early dinner and sat outside in the garden. For me it’s always a real treat not to have to think about cooking dinner for the kids in the evening. The garden area is perfect in as much as it’s enclosed and you can keep your eye on the kids from a

Marlow Baby Sitters Fancy a date night, a catch-up with friends or just a few precious hours to yourself? Sit&Co is here to make finding a babysitter a breeze! Created by babysitters, for families, this clever platform connects parents with local babysitters who are nearby and available when you need them. Simply pop in your postcode, browse available sitters, book through the app and pay once the babysitting is done. You can even rebook your favourite sitter in just a couple

Would you know what to do if your child had a medical emergency? It’s a horrible thought but one we must not ignore. MarlowMums.com chatted to Chloe Hill from Mini First Aid to find out more about the courses she runs, what’s involved and why she got involved with teaching these courses. Chloe has a few spaces left on her Marlow course next week. Find out more below, including our review and about the special freebie Chloe is offering. Chloe, how long have you been involved

Many of us parents have often wondered ‘could our child be dyslexic’ – even if it’s just for a passing moment. Whilst we all know of dyslexia many of us don’t fully understand the symptoms and how it presents. Local Marlow mum Laura, a specialist dyslexia assessor, helps explain these to us. What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that mainly affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Those with dyslexia will have diffic

The 11+ system can be daunting, particularly if you didn’t grow up in a grammar school system. Here's the low down to get you started.

Whether you are looking for some additional support for your KS 1 child or diving into the world of the 11+ and beyond, there are plenty of great local tutors on hand to help. Here is a handy list to help you get started in finding the right one for your child.

Here's a guide to the local Christmas family activities and events running in and around Marlow this year.

Whether you love it or hate it, October 31st returns and with it our children's excitement levels rise... here's a run down of all the local Halloween activities and events on offer.

It's that time of year again. Time to think about where you will take the family to enjoy Bonfire night and a dazzling firework display. We are lucky that there are loads of great options to enjoy the fireworks in and around Marlow. Here's a local run down to help you decide where's right for your family this year.

As it's nearly May half-term, why not let your imagination run wild and take a look at these family holidays...or should you dare...get one booked!

There are times to splurge on day trips and times to just keep it simple with a low budget outing - and let's face it, often they are just as much fun. Here's our top 10 recommended FREE places to take the kids to burn off some energy and get some fresh air.

With shops full of pumpkins and must have multipack confectionery it’s hard to escape the fact that spooky season is here. Halloween falls in half term for most of Marlow this year, giving lucky children a whole week of build up… and a long weekend to eat their way through their trick or treating booty. To give you some respite from the inevitable sugar rush, Marlow Bookshop has compiled a list of books to keep both you and your mini monsters spellbound. Activity/Sticker Book

It may only be October but it seems the Christmas countdown has well and truly begun. Cards and advent calendars grace the shelves and we’re being bombarded with constant reminders to book our Christmas festivities. The season of joy is for many the season of stress so we asked Marlow Mum and reflexologist, Susanne Coupland to explain how reflexology can help and why this ancient therapy is the perfect antidote to the demands of modern life. “There’s so much pressure these da

We are really lucky in Marlow to have a great selection of local schools. That said, it doesn't make choosing the right one for our children any easier! I've tried to give a quick summary of all our local schools and the schools key data below. Use links to jump straight to the info you need. > > > > > > > > > School Performance Data Comparison School General Data Comparison View school catchment areas Marlow C of E Infant School Ofsted report: Outstanding Last inspected

Christine Lithgow Smith, a Marlow Mum, professional coach and founder of Chrisalyst Coaching talks to us about reflection and the importance of giving time to our inner voice. Christine Lithgow Smith, a Marlow Mum, professional coach and founder of Chrisalyst Coaching talks to us about reflection and the importance of giving time to our inner voice. Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again…. I’m not old enough to know Simon and Garfunkel so had to Goog

Are your kids 'starving hungry' when they come out of school? Avoid processed snacks by making this healthy easy granola bar recipe. The protein from the nuts, combined with the slow release carbohydrate from the oats helps to balance blood sugar levels. Better still, let your kid's make this recipe themselves on a weekend ready for the week ahead. It keeps for 2 weeks! Are your kids 'starving hungry' when they come out of school? Avoid processed snacks by making this healthy

Summer – the time of year us parents get to sit back in the sun with a glass of something chilled in hand and lose ourselves in a good book. Well I, for one, can dream but if you do get some ‘me time’ over the holidays the Marlow Bookshop have compiled their list of not-to-be-missed summer reads. And, if, like me, the closest you’ll come to a page turner is your child’s bedtime story then they’ve got that covered too. Here are their recommended reads for the whole family…. wh

So…. the summer holidays are finally here. You may feel like you’ve just crossed the finish line from the turmoil of school or be anxious of such a long period ahead with no pre-school and over crowded local attractions. Wherever you are at, Christine Lithgow-Smith, local Marlow Mum Coach talks to us about how to have a happy holiday. Hello ladies. I trust you’ve all been enjoying this gorgeous stretch of sunshine that we’ve been lucky enough to experience over the past few w

Cool off the kids in this hot weather with this healthy vitamin packed lolly recipe from Marlow nutritionist Sue Bedford. Berries are packed full of antioxidants and vital vitamins including vitamin C and manganese. They are are an excellent source of fibre, help regulate insulin levels, reduce cholesterol, give skin a glow, help protect against cancer and keep the arteries healthy…. to name just a few benefits. A cooling ice lollie treat can also be a healthy treat! Ingredi