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Exploring the UK adoption process

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.

brain

brain

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

pregnant woman

pregnant woman

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

Kids at school

Kids at school

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

The role of digital life in adoption: Navigating online identities and digital footprints

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

Emotional differences between being adopted as a baby versus as an older child

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

Siblings

Siblings

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

In this blog, we explore how early life nutrition influences adopted children’s development and what adoptive parents can do to support healthy growth, healing, and long-term resilience through a focus on food.

In this blog, we explore how early life nutrition influences adopted children’s development and what adoptive parents can do to support healthy growth, healing, and long-term resilience through a focus on food.

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

religion and adoption

religion and adoption

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

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big family

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

children at school

children at school

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

LGBT family

LGBT family

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

Adoption in the digital age: Navigating social media and privacy concerns

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

The role of birth fathers in the adoption process

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

Adoption and mental health: navigating post-adoption depression

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

Understanding sensory processing disorder in adopted children

Understanding sensory processing disorder in adopted children

Understanding sensory processing disorder in adopted children

This neurological condition affects how the brain receives, interprets, and responds to sensory input.

Jan 316 min read

Adoption and neurodiversity: ADHD, autism, and supporting unique needs

Adoption and neurodiversity: ADHD, autism, and supporting unique needs

Adoption and neurodiversity: ADHD, autism, and supporting unique needs

This article provides an evidence-based exploration of how to support neurodivergent children in adoptive families.

Jan 185 min read

Navigating open adoption: Building healthy relationships between birth and adoptive families

Navigating open adoption: Building healthy relationships between birth and adoptive families

Navigating open adoption: Building healthy relationships between birth and adoptive families

In open adoption, the level of contact can vary greatly depending on the agreement between the birth and adoptive families.

Jan 114 min read

Adopting internationally: Challenges, processes, and cultural considerations

Adopting internationally: Challenges, processes, and cultural considerations

Adopting internationally: Challenges, processes, and cultural considerations

Children eligible for international adoption often come from challenging backgrounds, including trauma, neglect, or institutional care.

Jan 54 min read

The power of storybooks in adoptive families: a spotlight on 'Storydo'

The power of storybooks in adoptive families: a spotlight on 'Storydo'

The power of storybooks in adoptive families: a spotlight on 'Storydo'

A personalised story can put a child at the centre of the narrative, creating a sense of ownership and belonging that generic books often la

Dec 17, 20243 min read

Navigating the festive season with an adopted child

Navigating the festive season with an adopted child

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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