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Walk Together
Walk Together focuses entirely on adoption in the UK, supporting mothers, fathers, children, and anyone connected to the adoption journey. We understand that adoption can be emotional, complex, rewarding, and challenging all at once, and our aim is to create a space where every part of that experience is acknowledged.
We publish weekly blogs covering everything and anything to do with adoption: family life, identity, attachment, school, trauma, birth family contact, and the realities of parenting before, during, and after adoption. If there’s a topic you’d love us to explore or an area where you feel more guidance is needed, please get in touch. We’d be very happy to add your ideas to our content plan.
Moving house, changing schools, and other transitions that hit harder than expected
The overarching principle for managing transitions with adopted children is this: slow down, over-communicate, maintain connection, and expect it to take longer than you think. Almost everything that helps can be organised under those four headings.
2 days ago10 min read
For the dads: the adoptive father's experience nobody talks about
The adoption system, in its current form, was built with a particular family shape in mind. It has evolved considerably, and continues to do so, but many of its assessment tools, preparation materials, and support frameworks still carry implicit assumptions about gender roles in parenting
May 19 min read
Friendships and adoption: Why peer relationships can be complicated
Friendships are not just social connections. Developmentally, they represent emotional proximity, belonging, and mutual dependence. For adopted children, these themes can closely mirror early attachment experiences, even when the child is not consciously aware of the connection.
Feb 277 min read
Online safety and adopted children: What parents need to know
Adoptive parenting is already rooted in openness and communication - those same skills are the foundation of digital safety. Your willingness to stay connected, even when the topic feels uncomfortable, is what will ultimately keep your child safest online.
Oct 31, 20257 min read
Why adopted children may be more vulnerable to exploitation - and how we reduce the risks
We use “exploitation” broadly to include criminal exploitation (for example county lines), sexual exploitation, online grooming, financial coercion, labour exploitation, and manipulation linked to substances or radicalisation. We draw on UK and international research and translate it into practical steps for parents and carers, schools, and support networks.
Oct 24, 202511 min read
Pets and adoption: The surprising role animals can play in a child’s healing
Research has shown that the human-animal bond goes far beyond affection. Animals can support attachment, regulate stress responses, and even influence the chemistry of the human body.
Oct 10, 20259 min read
How adoptive parents can talk about difficult or unknown parts of their child’s story
This article offers adoptive parent advice grounded in developmental psychology, attachment theory, and trauma-informed research. Rather than broad suggestions, you will find concrete, emotionally safe strategies to use when creating or revisiting a life book with your child. These approaches help children process emotions, ask questions, and hold uncertainty, while strengthening their relationship with you as their adoptive parent.
Sep 12, 20256 min read
Adoption in books and stories: The power of written representation
In this blog, we explore how adoption is portrayed across books and stories, both where it falls short and where it shines. We look at common themes and tropes, reflect on how these can affect children’s self-image, and share a recommended reading list to help families find books that affirm adopted children’s experiences.
Aug 29, 20256 min read
Why sensory regulation matters: Helping adopted children thrive through body-based practices
Sensory regulation is the ability to process and respond to sensory information. It plays a critical role in how children feel, behave, and connect. For adopted children, especially those who have experienced early adversity, this regulation process is often disrupted. Understanding why can help you meet their needs with more clarity and compassion.
Aug 15, 20257 min read
What regulation really means for adopted children: A neuroscience -informed guide for parents
egulation, or the ability to manage our emotions and body states, is not just a behavioural skill. It is deeply biological, shaped by the brain, nervous system, and critically our earliest relationships. For adopted children, especially those who have experienced early adversity, regulation can look and feel different. This blog explores why.
Aug 8, 20255 min read
The neuroscience of regulation in adopted children
In the last decade, neuroscience has begun to catch up with what adoptive families have been living for years. We now have clearer, more precise insight into how early adversity impacts the developing brain, not just structurally, but in the way children experience emotion, stress, and safety. And just as importantly, we now understand more about what helps.
Aug 1, 20257 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 29, 20257 min read
Navigating the festive season with an adopted child
The sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas can act as powerful sensory triggers, resurfacing memories from a time before adoption.
Dec 11, 20245 min read
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