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Splurging On a Second Honeymoon

I got married in my hometown on the Big Island of Hawaii and honeymooned on the island of Oahu. As a wedding gift my brother paid for my husband and me to stay at a five star hotel in Waikiki. The Halekulani resort has been named by both “Travel and Leisure” and “Condé Nast Traveler” as one of the greatest hotels in the world. We had an amazing time there and whenever anyone asks my husband what he enjoyed most about his trip to Hawaii he immediately says, “staying at the Halekulani.” But, just a few months ago, the hotel … Continue reading →

Thinking “Attachment” During the Honeymoon.

When adoptive parents first bring home their new family member time is required for everyone to settle in and the honeymoon to be over. Generally, the first several weeks after a child has been placed with their new family will go well with few difficulties depending on the age of the child. Toddlers appear to have a slightly more difficult time transitioning because of their lack of ability to understand what is happening or express what they are feeling. The honeymoon is generally shorter with a toddler. Adoptive parents may have a child placed who clearly may have attachment difficulties, … Continue reading →