March 2022
Online Safety Laws Introduced In UK ParliamentFriday 17th March 2022 marks the introduction of the Online Safety Bill to Parliament. It aims to protect children from harmful content and limit people’s exposure to illegal content, while protecting freedom of speech.
March 2022
Talking to young people about distressing news storiesIn the digital age, it is no longer possible to control the news that we are exposed to. Here is some guidance from Unicef and The Mental Health Foundation
February 2022
Molly Rose Foundation returns to face-to-face trainingThe Molly Rose Foundation has held its first in-person training course in nearly two years, following the pandemic.
January 2022
Children’s Mental Health week 7-13 February 2022This year the theme for Children’s Mental Health Week is Growing Together. The focus is on emotional growth and change and how we can help and support each other. Check out the Let’s Get Going packs and try something new today.
December 2021
MRF 2021 ReviewWhat a year! 2021 has had its highs and lows but here are some of our favourite memories
December 2021
Coping with Seasonal Affective DisorderWinter can be a particularly difficult time of year for those people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Read our latest resource to find out more about ways in which you can help yourself or someone you know to cope better.
December 2021
Joint Committee publishes its reportToday the #OnlineSafetyBill Joint Committee published its report. Their recommendations include stronger protections for children and measures to hold online services responsible for the risks created by their design and operation.
December 2021
Interview with CNN’s Phil MattinglyMolly’s father, Ian gave an interview to CNN about online harms and why governments, institutions and individuals need to act to protect young people’s lives.
November 2021
MRF out and about at annual Craft FairVolunteers from the Molly Rose Foundation recently manned a stall at the 2021 Elstree and Borehamwood Craft Fair, which is organised annually by Dr Ann Goddard to raise funds for the NSPCC
October 2021
Washington Post publishes opinion piece on the dangers of social media algorithmsI’m not a public health or tech policy expert. I’m just a bereaved father called to use my voice in the hope of preventing other parents from joining this unbearable fellowship.
October 2021
Conversation with Facebook Whistle-blowerMolly’s father, Ian, spoke to whistle-blower Frances Haugen about her Facebook revelations today. The conversation included a glimpse into why Frances made her decision to leak the documents.
October 2021
Global coalition letter to FacebookThe Molly Rose Foundation are pleased to be part of a coalition of child protection organisations and experts from across the world, who have written to Mark Zuckerberg.
