Month: April 2019

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Colorism?!

Just One Hot Mom

In last week’s episode of Black-ish (Season 5, Episode 10) The Johnson family was faced with what many families of color are faced with, the topic of colorism. What is colorism you might asked, well it is defined as prejudice or discrimination against individuals with darker skin tone, typically among people of the same ethic or racial group (dictionary.com). Now you may wonder how can people of the same race be prejudice against each other, but trust it happens especially in African-American families where there can be a variety of shades, light, brown, honey, caramel, dark, black people come in … Continue reading Colorism?!

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I’m Hungry!

Just One Hot Mom

Have you ever tried to figure out what you are in life? Most recently I met with my business coach who asked this question. I wrote out this big plan I planned to go over with him, only for him to destroy it and have me start over, to get to the root of what I am. I am a lot of things! I’m a mom, daughter, sister, blogger, host, significant other, motivational speaker, mommy coach, I mean I carry a lot of titles. Apparently this wasn’t the answer he was looking for because he kept pressing the issue. I … Continue reading I’m Hungry!

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Getting Kids To Set Goals!

Just One Hot Mom

Let’s face it, it’s hard to get our children to clean their rooms, eat their vegetables, and sometimes brush their teeth or shower (ewwww). With trying to get them to do the basic things, how on the Earth are you going to talk to them about setting goals. We live in a microwave society where everything is supposed to happen instantly and if it doesn’t it’s not worth it. Kids are supposed to achieve things right away or why even do it. Parental figures we are going to have to unplug the microwave and go back to the basics of … Continue reading Getting Kids To Set Goals!

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Why not just ask?!

Just One Hot Mom

How many times have you found yourself wanting something, but in order to get it you have to ask someone for it? Has that ever stopped you? I have needed help on multiple occasions and because of my fear of rejection I haven’t asked for it or my fear of something being out of my control I just do it myself. It’s exhausting trying to play this role when deep down inside all I want is for someone to reach out to me and offer help. When they do you know what I do? I reject it! I know weird, … Continue reading Why not just ask?!