by Bonnie Wallace | Advice, General, Parenting
One of the hidden challenges of parenting a young actor is the constant juggling that happens behind the scenes to make everything happen. Young actors are part of families, and families have their own needs. Studios have their needs, and so do all the various people...
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 | 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....
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, Parenting
You will be happy to know that food on most sets is plentiful and pretty decent. Basic food and beverages are generally available at all times at Craft Services, (fondly referred to by many as “crafty”) the little area near the back or side of a set. It is absolutely...
