My Top Educational and Development Tips

Unlocking the Quadratic Formula: 4 Uses in Everyday Life

7 March 2023

Did you know the quadratic formula has many practical applications in everyday situations? It can be used for anything from predicting a sports ball's trajectory to calculating an engine's power output. Scroll down to discover how you can use the quadratic formula to make life a little easier. 1. Calculating Trajectories The quadratic formula is often used to calculate trajectories. This means that when dealing with objects like cannonballs, baseballs and rockets, you can use the quadratic equation to predict where they will end up after being launched.

How to Find a Childcare Centre That Lets You Stay Connected

27 June 2019

Enrolling at a childcare centre can be a scary experience for a child who's used to being at home with mum or dad. But young children aren't the only ones who feel uneasy when they're apart from loved ones. As the parent, you'll likely find yourself feeling just as nervous as they are, always wondering what they're doing and how they're getting on. One of the best ways to combat this is to find a childcare centre that lets you stay connected with your little one's day as much as possible.

3 Considerations Before Getting A Dangerous Goods Transport Licence In Your State

24 October 2018

If you are thinking of taking up a job related to the transport of dangerous goods, then you may need to apply for a special licence and undergo a certain amount of training depending on the state or territory you live in. Here are some considerations to help you establish whether you need a dangerous goods transport licence in your state:  Make Sure You Satisfy The Training Requirements To Obtain A Licence 

Three Easy Test Tips to Help You Get Your Heavy Vehicle License

24 October 2018

Training to operate a heavy vehicle is usually manageable because the instructors in most schools are knowledgeable and helpful. For most people, however, the problem comes in when they have to take the test. Many people complain that the test somehow caught them off guard, or that they were not in the right head space when they were taking the test. Here are a few tips that will help you prepare psychologically for the test and have an easy time earning your medium rigid truck license.

The Nanny Nightmare: How to Avoid It

24 October 2018

The person you employ to watch over your children when you are away, occupied with work or simply need help with your children should be chosen right. When hiring a nanny, you are practically welcoming a stranger into your home and expecting to treat her (or him) as part and parcel of the family. The process is not as easy as it sounds, as finding the perfect nanny might be difficult and stressful.

Are You Really Sure That You're Ready to Get Your Driver's License?

18 October 2018

If you're the youngster in the family, you may be the last one to reach driving age and receive their "rite of passage", the ubiquitous licence. Older siblings may have told you how cool it is to get behind the wheel and exercise your freedom, and they may even have offered to help teach you the practicalities of driving. While you may think this is a good idea and eagerly take them up on their offer, will this approach be sufficient to make you a safe driver?

4 Tips for Getting Your Child Adjusted to a New School

12 October 2018

For kids of kindergarten age, having a structure and predictable routine helps them reduce anxiety. You may have worked on designing a useful routine for your kids since they were born, from having a set bedtime to planning for a certain number of meals in a day. But what happens when your child needs to change schools? It can certainly be stressful to adapt your child to a new kindergarten in a new part of the country.

How Dogs Can Make a Significant Difference in the Classroom

8 October 2018

Of all the skills necessary to become a functioning and productive adult, literacy must be at the top of the list. For those who have enjoyed a successful education, this may seem to be second nature, but it's not necessarily as easy for some children growing up in this day and age. Many youngsters face a troubling childhood for a variety of reasons and find it difficult to apply any concentration in the schoolroom and, consequently, may fall behind when it comes to the crucial art of reading.