What’s Your Mom’s Best Advice?

From the “Golden Rule” to parenting wisdom, nine Bergen moms tell us the words of wisdom they received from the women who raised them.

It’s been said that “father knows best,” but we all know that Mom’s word matters just as much. How many times throughout your life have you reached for the phone, or just walked into the kitchen, to ask your mother for her input and guidance?

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked moms all around Bergen County for the best advice they received from their own mothers. Here’s what they said:

“Always take the time to eat as a family.”
—Philomena Adams, 66, New Milford

“Follow the Golden Rule: Treat people the way you want to be treated. That’s an essential component for a peaceful, empathetic society.”
—Susan Auger, 54, Oakland

“Live in a space for a while before you decide what it needs.”
—Ella Kinney, 53, Wyckoff

“Nothing in life comes easy. You have to work hard for anything you want.”
—Payal Shah Lala, 51, Oakland

“Make talking to your children about their lives a regular thing so they feel comfortable talking to you about anything.”
—Catherine Noel, 34, Franklin Lakes

“Enjoy every stage of your child’s growing years. There will come a time when they don’t want your attention, so read that extra book before bedtime, stay 10 more minutes at the park and snuggle five more minutes at night.”
—Regina Pepe, 44, Oakland

“Everything in life will change. Hang in there!”
—Caren Scoropanos, 51, Wyckoff

“Don’t worry about what others think of you—they are all worried about themselves!”
—Joan Schofield, 59, Ridgewood

“Don’t dwell on things that don’t work out. Take something positive out of every situation.”
—Lucy Talamini, 52, Oakland

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