For Mother's Day, Mom Says It Best: 'Stay Classy'

MILFORD, MA — Kathleen Schofield DeLuca's mother gave her a simple yet complex piece of lifelong advice.

"Stay classy."

It's a lighthearted reminder to keep your cool, but hold your head up. It's the type of advice only a mother could give.

DeLuca is among Patch readers sharing the best advice they ever got from their moms in our extended celebration of Mother's Day (which is this Sunday if you forgot). Here are some other pearls from local moms who responded to our Facebook question:

"Never depend on anyone else’s money always earn your own! Independence is key to a good life."

—Regina Feil

"Sleep when the baby sleeps, always trust your gut instinct."

—Melissa Miles

"Sadly mine is gone, treasure yours."

—Maureen Roche Labrecque

Have some motherly advice you'd like to share? Leave a message in the comments below.