"Practical pointers" refers to useful pieces of advice or suggestions that can be immediately applied in a practical way to solve a problem or achieve a goal. Full definition
You gave me a lot of easy to understand practical pointers that will improve my editing and brief - writing skills. (legalwritingpro.com)
Gen Y Girl is the work of one young millennial career coach, and it's filled with practical pointers for young job seekers (along with some content for cat lovers!). (creditdonkey.com)
Two other ages and stages books that I like that I think do a good job of blending philosophy with practical pointers are The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by William and Martha Sears (you knew that would show up here, didn't you?!) (sortacrunchy.net)