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Quality Time With Kids

Go see a show with your child. When ever I take my children to see a live show, I can’t wait to see the wonder and joy on their faces when they see the characters come to life on stage. And, even as they get older and now know some of the technical aspects and how stuff works, they forget for a brief moment and their imaginations take flight. There is something so special and unique about seeing a live show versus what all see on screens now, the scenes and sounds come to life on stage. Don’t you want to share that memory with your child?

What if your child is on stage, how can you share that experience with them? So many local theatres rely on parent support and volunteers to bring a show to life. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to be there and help out. Kind of like volunteering at your child’s school. By you being in the mix with your child, you are making memories together as you can talk afterwords about a common moment you shared as a family.

Studies prove that kids who have an active parent participating in activities with them, are less likely to turn to drugs, alcohol and gang violence because they have an open line of communication with their parents. A word to parents: don’t be a “stage mom”.  In other words, don’t be a parent who pushes their child into the arts in a negative way.  Directors appreciate parents who are cooperative, respectful, and willing to help.  Let your child pursue the performing arts because it’s their dream not your own.

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