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At times stress can be motivating, helping to remind us to get that assignment done or remembering to complete specific tasks on our to-do list. However, it doesn’t take much for stress to get out of control and start to overwhelm you. Learning ways to de-stress is essential, especially if you’re trying to manage studying, […]

End of financial year is upon us and if you’re studying a course in early childhood education, there are many study-related expenses you should keep in mind when it comes time to claim. Whether you’re studying online or even working from home as well, it’s important to know what deductions you’re eligible for. The COVID-19 […]

Between working, studying, family commitments and life in general, it can begin to feel like there’s not enough time in the day. If you started studying a course during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be trying to work out how to fit it all in as life begins to return to normal. Learning some effective […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a range of notable changes for the way many of us live our lives including how we view and manage mental health. It is important to manage your mental health at any stage of your life, and take care of your overall wellbeing. However, with restrictions challenging many of […]

Working from home while educating children can be exhausting, so a little quiet time can go a long way. Thankfully quiet time also provides many benefits for children’s growth and development. While seemingly simple, quiet time for children could be a valuable strategy to incorporate into each day to provide learning opportunities for children and […]

As this year has demonstrated, life doesn’t always go according to plan. Having an element of flexibility is important to the success of any plan and that’s why flexible study options are so essential. Flexible online study is now more useful than ever. It means that learners at Practical Outcomes have been able to continue […]

When it comes to working from home with children, it’s not always smooth sailing. To keep your productivity up and stress levels down while working from home with children, we’ve compiled some essential strategies to try while you’re finding the best way to work from home with children. Be patient with yourself and children while […]

Mother’s Day won’t quite be the same in 2020, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be special. Coming up on Sunday 10 May, Mother’s Day is the perfect day to show mums how loved and appreciated they are. While we are all keeping non-essential visits to a minimum, heading to the shops isn’t ideal but […]

With COVID-19 impacting us all in many varying ways, and many continuing to adjust in an uncertain landscape, it’s ever important to stay connected and have a good network of support and resources to tap into. Thankfully, whether you have a strong direct network around you or not, there are some fantastic organisations and resources […]