Using Your Time Wisely as the Parent of a Kid/Teen Actor
Supporting your child’s journey in the entertainment business can be both rewarding and demanding. As a parent, you will often have to juggle school schedules, auditions, rehearsals, and family life. The truth is—you don’t need endless hours to make a difference. Nelson Paredez-Parks shows you how to be intentional with the time you do have.
If You Have 3–5 Hours Per Week:
Even limited time can go far when it’s focused:
Research Casting Opportunities (1 hr): Look up auditions, casting calls, or workshops that match your child’s age and skills on Actors Access and Casting Frontier.
Update Materials (1 hr): Review headshots, resumes, and demo reels—making small updates so that your materials are fully up to date for you and your kids agents, manager and casting.
Training Support (1–2 hrs): Dedicate time to a weekly acting class, voice lesson, or self-tape practice. Make sure you are in a class that is fun but challenging.
Networking (30 min): Create a networking plan so that you can keep building relationships. If you would like a copy of our Relationship Tracker please reach out to us at KidsonTV and submit your Name and Email so we can add you to our Monthly Newsletter.
With just a few hours, you ensure your child stays prepared and positioned for opportunities.
If You Have 5–10 Hours Per Week:
More time gives you the ability to go deeper:
Expand Casting Research (2 hrs): Track multiple sites, projects, and local theater opportunities.
Content Creation (2 hrs): Record new self-tapes and short videos to showcase your child/teen online.
Skill Building (2 hrs): Support extracurricular training—dance, improv, or even sports that add range to your child’s portfolio.
Relationship Building (2–3 hrs): Schedule coffee chats or calls with industry contacts, teachers, or mentors.
Family Reflection (1 hr): Talk with your child about their goals, progress, and feelings. This keeps the journey grounded and aligned with their joy.
Every hour you invest, whether it’s three or ten, communicates belief in your child and/or teen's dreams. The entertainment world is unpredictable, but consistency and wise use of time help transform small efforts into big breakthroughs.
Remember: it’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things, week after week.
Your Getting-Connected Mindset Coach,
Nelson Paredez-Parks
Founder of The ESI Network
