Kelsey Flowers, 11, Darien, Conn. (with her mom, Avery)

“She takes me everywhere – lacrosse practice and horseback riding.”

Mericia Mills, 17, Scranton, Pa.

“She’s always there when I need someone to talk to.”

Lisa Pendrak, 17, Scranton, Pa.

“She’s a supermom and superwoman. She does everything at the same time.”

Bryan Reinhart, 16, Dracut, Mass. (with mom Karen and sister Alanna Grondine):

“Her personality. She’s always happy-go-lucky. And she buys me a lot of clothes.”

Jacs Sason, 10, Jersey City, N.J.

“We watch movies together and we go shopping.”

Ezra Miller, 9, Wycoff, N.J.

“I can always confide in my mom. Every morning we have a full body hug.”

Kenny Bogden, 17, Summit, N.J.

“She’s encouraging. She helps me with daily life and she also makes great food.”