Children’s early influencers are their parents: a child’s mind is like a sponge, soaking in what’s around them without much of a barrier. This is then stored in the subconscious mind and directly linked to the perspectives of that child’s adult life.
If you’re the parent of a child actor, it’s critical that you mind your emotional health to better oversee the emotional well-being of your child.
In this industry, it’s understandable if you are overwhelmed by the constant state of fight or flight, adoration and rejection, feeling like a good parent one day and being disappointed the next day. There’s stress, competition, quick turnaround times, meeting agent/manager expectations, maintaining a social media presence, all of which can hinder your ability to parent and be in the moment.
So remember to be gentle with yourself—you’re doing the best you can with the knowledge you have—and remember that it’s crucial to care for yourself; that investment in your own well-being is a big part of the emotional well-being of your child. To get started, here are four ways to get on the path to emotional well-being as the parent of a child actor.
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