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9 people share the best life advice they ever got from their mom

We asked Life Kit readers to share the best advice they ever received. In honor of Mother's Day, here are some reminders from everyday moms and grandmothers.
Collage of a mother duck facing three rubber ducks, representing her children. A speech bubble with a heart is coming out of the mother's mouth, symbolizing the advice given by mothers to their children.
Updated May 14, 2023 at 10:50 AM ET

Earlier this year, we asked Life Kit readers for the best advice they ever received on any topic. We got hundreds of responses, and in many, we saw a common advice-giver: mom.

However you're spending Mother's Day, we wanted to celebrate the multitude

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