When quarantine started back in the spring, Pranav started sharing the advice his mom, Poonam, regularly gives him, so he started an Instagram account-Mother With Sign- to share her words of wisdom and spread positivity on the Internet.
At first, the messages were basic things all moms would say to their kids, like “eat your veggies,” but as people started responding favorably, the duo decided to expand their messages to bring smiles and joy during the pandemic. The mom and son were surprised by how popular her signs have become and the account now has more than 125-thousand followers soaking in her motherly advice. Some tidbits include:
- “Don’t let anyone tell you if, when, and with whom to get married.”
- “It’s okay if your parents tell you the same thing again and again. There was a time when you asked the same question again and again.”
- “You don’t have to compromise on things that really matter to you.”
- “Sure, take a picture of your food, but remember to wash your hands before you eat.”
- “It’s okay if you can’t cook it right the first time.”
- “It doesn’t matter who messages first. If you love them, don’t wait.”
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