Monthly Archive: August 2009

Aug
31

Are You Prepared for the California Wildfires?

I remember our first experience with California wildfires. My daughter and I were living in Burbank when one of the first California wildfires of the season erupted on a nearby hillside. It was October of 2003 and we’d only been in LA for a couple of months.  I was frightened and stayed glued to the …

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Aug
03

What Does a Child Give Up to Become a Child Actor?

When we decided to help our daughter become a child actor, we did not think much about the cons of acting — instead we were focused on giving our daughter the opportunity to do what she seemed to enjoy most — entertaining others. At the same time, helping her become a child actor seemed like …

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