MollyMumofTwo's Blog

Many people don’t realise that serious clinical depression is very different to having the occasional ‘blues.’ It is a condition that will affect one in six people at some stage in their lives and make it harder for them to cope with daily struggles. But, new research showed that depression is a condition that could be prevented in boys by looking at saliva samples. UK researchers found that...

A Mississippi mother who was expecting to give birth to three little girls had the shock of her life when she ended up giving birth to one extra baby. As incredible as it is, the fourth and unexpected child had managed to hide during all the ultra sounds the 42-year-old woman underwent while pregnant. The four girls arrived 13 weeks earlier than expected and despite being premature, the girls...

This little girl begged her dad to take her for a spin in his Nissan GT-R and when he does her reaction is simply priceless. But the youngster is on strict instructions not to tell her mum.

North Carolina is currently experiencing heavy snowfall and a school in the Raleigh Durham area decided it was best not to open the next day. However, rather than just sticking to the usual text to let the kids know, the principal and deputy chose a more impressive way to announce the snow day. The pupils are pretty lucky to have a principal like this....

A study in an Irish hospital found that children are beginning to develop anorexia nervosa at a younger age. Published in this month’s Irish Medical Journal (IMJ), the study examined patients in Temple Street Children’s Hospital for six consecutive years and found that the average age has fallen from 14 to 13.5. The eating disorder, which is characterized by the fear of gaining weight, was...

While dining at a Chinese restaurant, parents of a young boy received a pretty complimentary note from a stranger. Another brother shared the message on Reddit and wrote: “I'm not sure what my younger brother did, but he needs to keep it up.” The eldest son prides the little boy’s manners on being homeschooled and how his parents raised them. Mum and dad are obviously doing something right....

Book Buddies is a program run by the Animal Rescue League in Pennsylvania where kids read to the shelter’s resident cats. The scheme allows children aged between six and 13 to improve their reading skills while the cats also benefit from the "rhythmic sound of a voice" which they find "very comforting and soothing". Book Buddies has proved popular among mothers with one saying: “I believe it...

With all this rain we have been experiencing, a lot of mums would love to scream out in frustration like this little boy. All he wants is a little bit of sun – it’s not too much to ask for, is it?

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) are calling on the government to make slapping children illegal. A new survey by the ISPCC and the Childrens Rights Alliance found that three in five parents have hit their child, even though 75% of parents don’t believe it’s an effective method of discipline. While the government claims a ban like this isn’t necessary, 57...

This three-week-old baby otter’s cry will melt even the hardest of hearts. The pup was very upset when it was left alone by its mother; however, after a cuddle from mum all was right again. This is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.