Resources

Last update: October 5, 2007 - 6:16 PM

RESOURCES

BLOGS AND WEBSITES

• startribune.com/cribsheet; a blog for new parents.

• www.babyproofingyour marriage.com.

• truemomconfessions.com; anonymous takes on the stresses and joys of family life.

• www.gottman.com; the Gottman Institute site focuses on strengthening relationships.

• www.lalecheleague.org; breastfeeding information.

BOOKS

• "Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More, Argue Less, and Communicate Better as Your Family Grows," Stacie Cockrell, Cathy O'Neill, Julia Stone, Collins, $25.

• "And Baby Makes Three," John M. Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman, Crown, $25.

PARENTING SUPPORT

• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE): Parent-child classes that offer support and information: www.ecfe.info

• Bringing Baby Home: A series of workshops for pregnant couples and new parents. $35-$125; scholarships available. Information: www.bbhonline.org or call 651-208-0550.

GAIL ROSENBLUM

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TASTE OF MINNESOTA - Food, music and "Kid Zone," with dancing, face painting and more (open 1 p.m.-9 p.m.). Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Event is open noon-10:40 p.m. Admission: After 3 p.m. daily, visitors 12-54 years old will need to pay a $10 admission fee and in return will be given $10 worth of food/drink tickets. Those older than 54 will pay $5 and get $5 in food/drink tickets, and kids 11 and younger are free with a paying adult. Harriet Island, Plato and Justus Ohage Boulevards, St. Paul. www.tasteofmn.com. More