Tina Knowles Shares Her Biggest Parenting Tip and Says 'Things Get Better' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Tina Knowles at Glamour’s 2024 Women of the Year held at The Times Square EDITION on October 8, 2024 in New York City. (.Photo:Stephanie Augello/Variety via Getty

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Tina Knowlesis imparting some motherly wisdom.The businesswoman and mom toBeyoncéandSolangewas honored at Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 8, alongside other moms who have raised this generation’s stars. The event was held at The Times Square EDITION in New York City.Speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet, Knowles, who wore a custom AMSALE ensemble, shared encouraging words for moms who may be going through a tough time.“I feel like the teenage years are the most difficult, but it will get better and you get what you put in,” she said, adding, “That’s what I truly believe. The more you put into your kids, the more love and care and support you give them, the more you get out of it.“Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland attend Glamour Women of the Year at Times Square EDITION Hotel on October 08, 2024 in New York City.Jamie McCarthy/GettyDuring her speech, Knowles, 70, reflected on her life as a mother, with Beyoncé notably in the audience to support.“I’ve been so blessed in my life to do many things. I’ve had many careers, but I’ve always said that the best job that I’ve ever had is being a mother,” said Knowles, who is also a mom toSolange. “I’ve had the privilege of raising and helping to raise four daughters… two that were born to me and two that were a gift to me from God. You know, I was somewhat of a rebellious teen and a young adult, and I didn’t always follow the rules, but the day that I became a mother, I decided that this was one thing that I wouldn’t screw up.“As Knowles became emotional, the camera panned to Beyoncé, who couldn’t help but tear up as she proudly smiled.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Along with theCowboy Cartersinger and Solange, Knowles has been a matriarch and mother figure to Beyoncé’s Destiny Child bandmatesKelly RowlandandMichelle Williams. Rowland also attended the event to support Knowles.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Along with Knowles,Travis Kelce’s mother,Donna Kelce, 71,Billie Elish’s mother Maggie Baird, 65, andSelena Gomez’s mother Mandy Teefey, 48, were also among the honorees.

Tina Knowlesis imparting some motherly wisdom.

The businesswoman and mom toBeyoncéandSolangewas honored at Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 8, alongside other moms who have raised this generation’s stars. The event was held at The Times Square EDITION in New York City.

Speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet, Knowles, who wore a custom AMSALE ensemble, shared encouraging words for moms who may be going through a tough time.

“I feel like the teenage years are the most difficult, but it will get better and you get what you put in,” she said, adding, “That’s what I truly believe. The more you put into your kids, the more love and care and support you give them, the more you get out of it.”

Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland attend Glamour Women of the Year at Times Square EDITION Hotel on October 08, 2024 in New York City.Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Jamie McCarthy/Getty

During her speech, Knowles, 70, reflected on her life as a mother, with Beyoncé notably in the audience to support.

“I’ve been so blessed in my life to do many things. I’ve had many careers, but I’ve always said that the best job that I’ve ever had is being a mother,” said Knowles, who is also a mom toSolange. “I’ve had the privilege of raising and helping to raise four daughters… two that were born to me and two that were a gift to me from God. You know, I was somewhat of a rebellious teen and a young adult, and I didn’t always follow the rules, but the day that I became a mother, I decided that this was one thing that I wouldn’t screw up.”

As Knowles became emotional, the camera panned to Beyoncé, who couldn’t help but tear up as she proudly smiled.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Along with theCowboy Cartersinger and Solange, Knowles has been a matriarch and mother figure to Beyoncé’s Destiny Child bandmatesKelly RowlandandMichelle Williams. Rowland also attended the event to support Knowles.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Along with Knowles,Travis Kelce’s mother,Donna Kelce, 71,Billie Elish’s mother Maggie Baird, 65, andSelena Gomez’s mother Mandy Teefey, 48, were also among the honorees.

source: people.com