by Bonnie Wallace | General, Mindset, Parenting
I think that managing ourselves as parents is one of the true secrets to helping our kids succeed as young actors. Our inner self-talk guides our actions, and our kids register it subconsciously. When we are aware of the gap between our encouraging words and our inner...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Mindset, Resilience
One of the toughest parts of this business for any actor, at any age, is the feeling of rejection that can come when they don’t get the part. This feeling can be overwhelming for kids in particular. But there are some ways you can help your child approach rejection...
by Bonnie Wallace | General
Money is often cited as the #1 reason people get divorced, and it may be the #1 reason that child actors and their parents “break up” as well. Money—miscommunications around it, mismanagement of it, and misunderstanding where it all goes has led to tragic results in...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Mindset, Resilience
Even with all the pieces in place—a supportive family, financial stability, genuine talent, a solid resume, and a great team—this business is difficult and there are no guarantees that your child will succeed. Having these things helps of course. And your child could...
by Bonnie Wallace | Advice, General
I lived most of my life in a genuinely small town—an island, in fact. Moving to LA, I assumed that running repeatedly into the same people and having a sense of community was something I would lose. I could not have been more wrong. Los Angeles covers a truly vast...
