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Lots of time to write while waiting for someone to get out of a studio…
Quick musings about some of the challenges, rewards and observations that can come up along the way when supporting tween, teen and young adult creative artists.
Navigating the Push and Pull of Parenting Teens in Performing Arts
The push and pull of parenting teens in the performing arts. can sometimes feel constant. How many times have you received that text? The one where your teen is frantic because, despite your repeated reminders, they have forgotten something essential for today’s...
How to Support Your Teen’s Goal-Setting in the Performing Arts
Setting and achieving goals is a crucial part of finding success in the performing arts, yet many teens find it challenging. As a parent of a teen in the performing arts, you may find yourself confused about why your teen struggles with goal-setting and how to help...
Work-Life Balance As a Busy Teen: Prioritizing Passion Over Paychecks
When I pictured myself as a mom of teens, I had several assumptions that my children quickly proved wrong. As a mom of three boys, I assumed that sports would be a constant theme in our home. I was wrong. It quickly became clear that while sports would have...
Effective Communication Strategies Enables Teen Performers in the Arts
For teens navigating the world of the performing arts, knowing how to ask for what they need is an essential skill. Empowering teen performers with effective communication strategies includes learning how to give constructive feedback and advocating for their needs in...
The Struggle of Creative Minds in High School
The effort required to fit in can make these teens feel wary, frustrated, or tired.For some teens, the end of high school is a bittersweet time. They are ready for the next chapter but also longing for the memories of high school to last just a bit longer. Yet for...
