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heard from my mom as a child vs from my mom as a child

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Heard from my mom as a child' implies that the information was received from the mother during childhood, while 'from my mom as a child' suggests that the mother was a child when the information was received. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 524 views

heard from my mom as a child

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate receiving information from one's mother during childhood.

This phrase is used to describe the act of receiving information or advice from one's mother when one was a child.

Examples:

  • I heard from my mom as a child that honesty is the best policy.
  • She heard from her mom as a child that hard work pays off in the end.

Alternatives:

  • learned from my mom as a child
  • was told by my mom as a child
  • received advice from my mom as a child

from my mom as a child

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the source of information or experience being one's mother during one's childhood.

This phrase is used to specify that the mother was a child when the information was received or the experience occurred.

Examples:

  • I learned a lot from my mom as a child.
  • From my mom as a child, I inherited a love for reading.
  • I learned to bake cakes from my mom as a child. Pics for FB. When creating cakes for my kids, family and friends at special occasions, I realize the importance of cake in our lives. I realized my kids were going to remember every milestone in ...
  • The Radical Gratitude playshop allowed the opportunity to access the depth of gratitude necessary to heal an old core wound involving the physical violence I received from my mom as a child. By “marinating” in presence with a group of ...
  • “The Radical Gratitude Playshop allowed for the opportunity to access the depth of gratitude necessary to heal an old core wound involving the physical violence I received from my mom as a child. By “marinating” in presence with a group of ...
  • I learned photography from my Mom as a child in the early 80's… She was in photography classes and I used to get to go with her and even hang out in the dark room to develop. I often feel the true talent of a “Photographer” has been lost in all ...

Alternatives:

  • from my mom during my childhood
  • from my mom when I was a child
  • from my mother in my early years

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