For first-time parents, identifying labor can be confusing. Here are easy ways expectant parents can tell if it's the real thing or a false alarm.

Mar 12, 2010 - Brenda Lane

With the global world, it is important for people to feel connected to each other. Therefore building a good support network with one's neighbors can be of great value.

Jan 8, 2010 - Carmen Jochmann

Parents do not need to time every contraction while in labor. It can be helpful to have a sense of progress by recording the duration and interval between contractions.

Dec 27, 2007 - Brenda Lane

As the conflict between Capital and Labor unfolded in the 19th century, some in the labor movement strove to appease Big Capital, while others held out.

Feb 7, 2011 - Douglas Harvey

Celebrate the end of summer with a neighborhood block party. Read on to learn how to deal with local ordinances, divide up the work, and ensure that all have a fun!

Aug 21, 2006 - Janice Benoit

Information about the environment can be detected in many ways. Electro-magnetic waves, chemicals in the air or water, vibrations, and even magnetic and electric fields

Aug 29, 2007 - John Blatchford

A horse's senses are extremely acute, affecting how a horse thinks and acts. As prey animals, their senses are tuned toward detecting predators.

May 30, 2009 - Deidre Sharp

Explore the five senses and how people use them to relate to the world.

Jun 4, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Enjoy a break from work this Labor Day - celebrate with community BBQ festivals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. Join the fun & start cooking!

Aug 6, 2008 - Aurae Beidler

A lot is known about Child Labor in the Chinese Providences of Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing; however, examinations to determine why it exists are missing.

Dec 29, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy

Eating spicy food has often been thought to naturally induce labor. Stimulating the mother's digestive system may in fact also stimulate contractions.

Feb 12, 2007 - Brenda Lane

If the cervix is ripe and the baby is at least 37 weeks gestational age, labor can be induced safely and naturally at home.

Sep 7, 2008 - Sara McGrath

Labor Day Weekend provides a 3-day weekend for a getaway with the family, but the problem is everyone else has the same idea. Here are some hassle-free Labor Day ideas.

Jul 28, 2008 - Kelby Carr

Regional leaders organizing union activity in small groups is an approach currently under political discussion. Under Obama's watch, a visionary could change unions.

Mar 5, 2010 - Adam Pollack

Using massage to comfort a mother during her labor has been proven to help in many ways. See the benefits of touch for a birthing woman.

Apr 7, 2008 - Angela England

The first stage of labor includes early labor, active labor and transition. Second stage is the pushing stage and the third stage is the delivery of the placenta.

May 2, 2007 - Brenda Lane

Many countries honor hard-working men and women on a special day called Labor Day. Why not rest, relax and celebrate the day with a variety of online activities?

Aug 12, 2008 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

A highly intelligent, motivated labor force, craving stability and security, explains Russian economic affluence.

Aug 23, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy

The labor induction rate has more than doubled in the last 15 years. Some of the reasons may be the mother's choice, convenience or provider preference.

Aug 13, 2006 - Brenda Lane

Many individuals, families and communities commemorate the Labor Day holiday with fun outdoor events such as parades, festivals and special sporting events.

Aug 27, 2009 - Dee Dee Smith