She teaches her toddler how to make friends. She offers words of support when her college kid loses his job. She shares with her married daughter how to prepare the perfect pot roast. As the saying goes, moms know best.

Fill in the blank, in 50 words or less: "Mom was right when she said ... "

We'll publish our favorite responses in the paper in honor of Mother's Day.

Send your answer along with your name, age, daytime phone number and address to: Mother's Day, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, 605 Kapi'olani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813; or e-mail it to zserrano@ho noluluadvertiser.com with "Mother's Day" in the subject line. Submissions may be edited.

We also welcome photos of you with your mom — original prints or high-resolution images — which may appear in print or online. Original prints will not be returned. The deadline is April 26.

— Zenaida Serrano