15 pieces of unconventional parenting advice from Arrested Development's unforgettable mom

Lucille Bluth was wise beyond her years.
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MJ Franklin
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Mother's Day is fast approaching and with it the opportunity to say 'thank you' to the incredible moms who nurtured us, raised us, and shaped us.

(Really, you should say thank you to your mother every day, but especially on Mother's Day.)

But the beautiful (and scary) part of parenting is that there is no guide book — everyone does it a little bit differently.

Fortunately, though, anyone seeking a bit of motherhood advice need look no further than Lucille Bluth, matriarch of Arrested Development's Bluth family.

With her quick wit, searing side-eye, and take-no-prisoners attitude, Lucille Bluth showcased a new model for motherhood. Sure her kids might not have appreciated her approach as much as the rest of us, but Lucille and her unforgettable one-liners convey a trove of unforgettable parenting wisdom.

So, for Mother's Day, here are 15 pieces of, um, let's say unconventional parenting advice from television's best mom Lucille Bluth.

1. Be confident.

2. Really take the time to nurture your kids' passions.

3. It's important to be honest.

4. Don't play favorites.

5. Kids just "want to hang out"? Nope, don't trust it.

6. Don't take no sass.

7. If you need time for yourself, there's always "a star war."

8. Don't respond to criticism.

9. Children are resilient. Go live your life.

10. Know the value of a dollar.

11. It's important to have a balanced diet.

12. Nothing says I love you like a good hug.

13. Sometimes the best way to express yourself is just with a look.

14. Seriously. Don't take no sass.

15. And remember: it's going to be alright.

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MJ Franklin was an Assistant Editor at Mashable and a host of the MashReads Podcast.

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