15 pieces of invaluable 'kid advice' to moms this Mother's Day

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Moms are used to hearing advice from every possible corner of their lives -- friends at playgroup, teachers at school, mommy blogs, and, of course, their own mothers.

But sometimes the very best, most endearing advice comes from the mouths of babes. After all, who else knows best about the true impact, warmth and love of a mother than children themselves?

If one thing is a certainty, it's that kids aren't afraid to speak the truth. And while their blunt words can sometimes sting a little, they can also make our hearts smile. This Mother's Day, we're celebrating the quirky, beautiful pieces of advice kids give moms without even realizing the extent their words ring true.

Some sage 'kid advice' to take to heart

Below are a few invaluable tidbits of wisdom from kids who are wise beyond their years, formatted with LittleHoots, a genius app that turns your kids' quotable moments into keepsake "memory tiles."

Ninja skills > diaper changing skills

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Don't forget to treat yourself

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And relax from time to time

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Kids may have very serious thoughts on your hairstyle…

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...And your driving

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...And adulthood in general

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They can be brutally honest

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And sassy

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And throw your words of caution right back at you

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Sometimes, you've just got to let them learn things on their own

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But they’ll also offer heartfelt encouragement

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And perspective

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Making you realize that, even though it can be hard, motherhood is totally worth it

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More quotable moments

Didn't get enough kid advice? The below video is chock full of quotable gold.

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