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.

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.

6 hours ago7 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 2411 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 109 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 126 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 296 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 157 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 85 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 17 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

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