It’s like the age-old question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? But when it comes to character or critical thinking, I believe that it is a matter of which will benefit you more in the long run.

Here’s a case in point. I was watching a true crime program the other day about a man who was a decorated colonel in the Canadian Forces. He was intelligent, skillful, experienced, knowledgeable, and by all accounts, respectable. On paper he was impressive. In appearance,...
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Hi There! 

Welcome back for more Mother Wit Monday. I was thinking about the myriad of wise old sayings I received from my mother, grandmother, and aunts as I was growing up, and it was a challenge choosing which one to go with for today. But I think I've put my finger on a winner!

You know, it's common to hear the words, "I wish..." come out of the mouths of of young people and adults alike. 

"I wish I was a millionaire."

"I wish I could drive a car like that."

"I wish I c...
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You know how it is. Your child's grades start to slip in a certain class and either you, the teacher, or both of you suggest that they attend tutorials. The presumed outcome is that your child will improve and pull his/her grade up in the class.

Reality Check. Tutorials at many schools are usually no longer than 30 to 45 minutes, with one teacher trying to give attention to several students. Each one of these students probably have different issues on different levels. Sometimes students are j...
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