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

Tina Knowles is imparting some motherly wisdom.

The businesswoman and mom to Beyoncé and Solange was 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."

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 to Solange. "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.

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Along with the Cowboy Carter singer and Solange, Knowles has been a matriarch and mother figure to Beyoncé's Destiny Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Rowland also attended the event to support Knowles.

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