by Bonnie Wallace | Parenting
I spent this Mother’s Day helping my older daughter Claire move out of her college dorm and into her first little house. We took a break in the early evening to swing by location for the music video my youngest, Dove, was shooting with her fiancée, Ryan McCartan, for...
by Bonnie Wallace | General
Last week, I covered some major aspects of social media use that affect ALL parents and kids, regardless of the level of fame of their young actor, or where they are in their career. In this week’s post, I dive a bit deeper into the specific social media issues that...
by Bonnie Wallace | General
One of the biggest concerns parents have today is their kids’ social media use. Parents of young actors often have even greater concern, as there can be a lot of pressure for even young performers to maintain a social media presence. What’s appropriate? What’s safe?...
by Bonnie Wallace | Advice, General, Parenting
It’s not easy to be the parent of a young working actor. You’re required by law to be on set, within sight and sound of your child… but you are also basically expected to be seen and not heard. This can be challenging for many parents. Unlike other activities your kid...
by Bonnie Wallace | Advice, General, Parenting
I don’t know about you, but I like to plan things. I’ve got a natural love of calendars and organizational tools. I was an early adopter of the Palm Pilot (does anyone remember what this even was?). Surprises might be fun, but they could also feel nerve-wracking....