Dr. Alaina -   I am so stressed out right now. College applications have me feeling depressed and frustrated. There is just so much to do, and even though I have really good grades, I’m still worried it’s not enough to get into a decent school. But...

Dr. Alaina - What do you do if your teen discovers a love for an art later in high school? I feel very behind in this entire world. My daughter was mostly focused on becoming a nurse and only sang in her school and our church choirs for fun her freshman year.  ...

Dr. Alaina - I have a concern about life after a performing arts major. Many of my daughter's friends who are older than her have gone to college for musical theater/performing arts. Most have graduated, and during college, got ensemble roles. Now that they are on...

For those who do not have a teen who loves a performing art, they may not realize that even though someone may love being on stage, they may also have to deal with performance anxiety. For parents, it may feel confusing, and you may not be sure how to help your teen...

The Waiting Can be Stressful This time of year, when many teens are waiting for college acceptances in the arts, can be very stressful for you as a parent.   As stressful as this was "back in the day," nowadays, we have instant access to information on when...