These days, Gabrielle and husband Dwyane Wade, who tied the knot in 2014, are raising Zaire, 20, Zaya, 15, Xavier, 9—whom the basketball star shares with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches—and Dwayne’s nephew Dahveon Morris, 20. The two are also parents to their daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, 4.

And last year, Gabrielle shared the most valuable knowledge she’s learned since becoming a mom.

“The best parenting advice I’ve been given is to understand that no two journeys are the same, so try to do what’s best for YOU and err on the side of love and compassion cuz we’re all just fumbling our way thru the best way we know how,” she wrote on Instagram on Mothers Day 2022. “Don’t judge and certainly don’t think that your way is the ONLY way. Be open to learning and evolving while embracing accountability. For all the Moms, Stepmoms, Bonus Moms, Aunties, Neighborhood Hero’s, Grandmas and all other caregivers who do this glorious job, CHEERS TO YOU!!!!”