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.

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Talking about adoption without turning it into “the talk”

Perhaps the most important thing to remember is that adoption conversations do not succeed or fail based on wording alone. They are shaped by relationship, consistency, and emotional safety.

Dec 26, 20257 min read

Understanding UK adoption routes, from agency adoption to early permanence

If you are at the very beginning of your adoption journey, this blog will guide you through those routes in a clear, grounded, and reassuring way. By the end, you should feel more confident in understanding which pathway might suit your family and what each option involves.

Nov 28, 202510 min read

Autism in adopted children: Understanding the sensory, social and emotional layers

Autism sits within the broader concept of neurodiversity, which recognises that all brains develop and function differently. Just as there is diversity in culture, personality, and learning style, there is diversity in neurology. Neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more - all reflecting natural variation in human cognition.

Nov 14, 202510 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

It takes a village: How extended relatives can nurture adopted children

Being part of an adoptive family isn’t about walking on eggshells or memorising rules. It’s about understanding that every interaction you have - every calm hello, every kept promise - becomes part of how a child learns to feel safe.

Oct 17, 20257 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

Understanding attachment styles in children: What every parent should know

This blog explores the four main attachment styles: secure, insecure-avoidant, insecure-ambivalent (sometimes called resistant), and disorganised. For each one, we look at where it comes from, the science behind it, how it may present in children’s daily lives, and examples of why it might develop - not only through trauma but also through ordinary family circumstances.

Oct 3, 202511 min read

When their body says no: Understanding shutdowns, freeze responses and emotional numbing in adopted children

Imagine a child in school being asked to read aloud in front of the class. The task feels overwhelming, and the body reacts instantly. The child stares at the page, unable to move or respond, their system frozen in a protective state. This is not a conscious decision. It is the body’s way of saying, “This is too much."

Sep 26, 20258 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

Adoption on screen: What cinema gets wrong (and why it matters)

In this blog, we explore how adoption is portrayed in popular films - from the negative tropes that persist in cinema to the rare but valuable stories that get it right.

Aug 22, 20259 min read