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The best advice we got from our mom

This Mother’s Day, we look back on our favorite maternal words of wisdom.

By Editorial April 19, 2018 at 7:20 am

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“There’s only one customer in front of you at a time.”

“No one can make you feel anything.”

“You can’t figure it all out right now, so take things one day at time”

“You have to do what makes you happy.”

“When you say you are going to do something, make sure you do it.”

“Say yes, then figure out how to get it done later.”

“Don’t ask permission, just apologize later.”

“When your kids fight, make yourself the bad guy. They’ll build a bond better that way.”

“Consistency is key when it comes to raising your kids.”

(May 2018)

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