Stars Reveal: The Best Advice My Mom Gave Me

What better time than Mother's Day to reflect on the lessons mom taught us! From Marcia Cross to Thalia, celebs share the best tips they've learned. By Danielle Friedland

  • MARCIA CROSS photo | Marcia Cross

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Updated: Wednesday May 05, 2010 | 06:00 AM EDT

MARCIA CROSS

Mom to twins Savannah and Eden, 3
"My mother has been very restrained in her advice," says the Desperate Housewives star. "You reflect back on your own childhood, and if there were good things, they stick with you. We went to the library every week as kids, and I think that's a great thing to do."