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Walk Together
Walk Together focuses entirely on Adoption in the UK. It's to help mothers, fathers, children and everyone involved in the difficult, tumultuous, rewarding, elating roller coaster that can be the adoption before, during and after process in the UK.
Each month we will post a blog centered around a specific adoption topic like addiction, bi-racial adoption, nature VS nurture etc. If you have a specific topic you're interested in, please pop us a message and we'll add it to our content plan.


Navigating letterbox contact: Emotional and practical strategies
In this blog, we explore what letterbox contact really means, how it can affect adopted children, and what you can do as a parent to support your child’s emotional wellbeing throughout. We also offer ten in-depth, practical strategies you can use at home - even if you are feeling unsure or overwhelmed yourself.
6 hours ago5 min read


Why birth family contact matters: Developmental and psychological perspectives
For many adoptive parents in the UK, the subject of contact with birth family can feel like a minefield. Should we maintain it? Will it...
Jul 45 min read


Understanding pushback: Staying connected when your teen pulls away
Teens begin to ask: Who am I, separate from my family? Where do I come from? What makes me, me? For adopted teens, these questions may feel more complicated, because they involve not only the family they live in, but also the family they lost.
Jun 277 min read


Preparing your teen for contact or reunion thoughts
It often starts with a question. Sometimes quiet and tentative... “Do you know anything more about my birth family?” other times bold and direct - “I think I want to meet them.”
Jun 209 min read


Navigating identity, independence and risk during teen years | a practical guide for parents
Understanding these intersecting challenges is vital for adoptive parents who want to support their child with compassion, consistency, and awareness. In this blog, we explore how identity formation, the need for independence, and risky behaviour can manifest in adopted teens - and what practical, empathetic support looks like.
Jun 1313 min read


How adoption-related trauma shows up during adolescence
Adolescence is a period marked by physical development, cognitive shifts, emerging independence, and the search for identity.
Jun 66 min read


Why routines matter more than rewards in adoptive families
It is crucial that we frame our understanding of adopted children's needs within the context of their early environments and developmental histories.
May 307 min read


Adoption through the eyes of birth parents: What we rarely talk about
In this blog, we explore adoption through the eyes of birth parents, offering a compassionate and evidence-informed look at their experience, and why their perspective matters.
May 236 min read


Adoption and school: Helping your child navigate education with confidence
The classroom is more than just a learning space - it is a social arena, a place of transitions, routines, and authority figures.
May 165 min read


The role of digital life in adoption: Navigating online identities and digital footprints
Adoption in the UK today is shaped not only by legal processes and emotional journeys, but also by the digital spaces in which those...
May 86 min read


Emotional differences between being adopted as a baby versus as an older child
While the goal remains providing a nurturing and permanent home, the age at which a child is adopted significantly influences emotional...
Apr 297 min read


Supporting siblings in adoption: Helping brothers and sisters navigate change
Sibling relationships are among the longest-lasting in a person’s life.
Apr 1810 min read


The impact of early life nutrition on adopted children’s development
The food a child receives (or does not receive) during their earliest years can profoundly shape not only their physical health, but also their cognitive development, emotional regulation, and long-term wellbeing.
Apr 76 min read


Faith and adoption: experiences across different religions
Adoption is a profoundly human experience, rooted in care, protection, and the desire to offer belonging.
Mar 287 min read


How Adoption Affects Extended Families | Understanding the Dynamics
Extended families, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins experience significant changes in how they relate to the adopted child.
Mar 188 min read


Adoption and education: advocating for your child's needs in the school system
This blog is designed as a comprehensive guide for adoptive parents, providing in-depth insights and practical strategies to help you advoca
Mar 712 min read


Adoption and the LGBTQ+ community | Building families beyond traditional norms
This blog explores the journey of LGBTQ+ adoption, from historical challenges to modern-day progress.
Mar 15 min read


Adoption in the digital age: Navigating social media and privacy concerns
The rise of social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and share information.
Feb 217 min read


The role of birth fathers in the adoption process
Birth fathers can face many challenges during the adoption process, including legal, emotional, and social obstacles.
Feb 149 min read


Adoption and mental health: navigating post-adoption depression
Similar to postpartum depression, PAD can bring feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, and exhaustion, making it difficult to bond with their
Feb 75 min read
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