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Why Do We Parent The Way We Do?

Just One Hot Mom

Have you ever stopped to think about why you do things a certain way? For me it’s the way I wake up and immediately go into Drill Sergeant mode, make the beds, brush your teeth, comb your hair, get dressed, 10 minutes, let’s go. Although my own morning wake-up routine is different from the one for the kids, it’s ruled by let’s get these things done. I attribute that to the way my own parents woke me up in the morning. We had to be where we were going on time and not one detail could be missed or it … Continue reading Why Do We Parent The Way We Do?

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Allow Me To Re-introduce Myself

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You all know me! We’ve been rockin since 2015! What a fantastic journey this has been. I’ve grown, you’ve grown, we are growing together. You were here to launch the first blog post, me figuring our social media, the podcast, and now you are here for the next part of this journey, The Hot Mama Spot. The elevation that has taken place has been incredible, too. Of course, it’s about that time that I re-introduce myself. My name is Nanekia Ansari, and I am Just One Hot Mom, your Parental Guidance Counselor. I am passionate, fire, flavor, heat, and oh … Continue reading Allow Me To Re-introduce Myself

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Preparing for Transition!

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I often look at my kids and I’m in awe. I actually created my own people and I’m their leader (thanks for the reminder TikTok). I’ve been down the road to graduation and adulthood with one child already so this is nothing new to me. Except for it is. Jamiel has a completely different outlook on what the end of high school means for him. He’s excited and ready for the school part to be over. He has applied to schools, been accepted and is making plans to move forward with his future. It is I, who’s paused on moving … Continue reading Preparing for Transition!