Parenting a Child Actor: Safety of Kids & Teens in Entertainment

Parenting a Child Actor

Safety of Kids & Teens in Entertainment

Join the Georgia Arts Initiative for a free, honest, and practical conversation about raising, protecting, and supporting young performers in the entertainment industry.

Melissa Caddell is a writer, transformational coach, and advocate for families navigating the entertainment industry. As the parent of three former child actors, she brings firsthand insight into the excitement, uncertainty, pressure, and difficult decisions that can come with guiding a young performer.

Melissa will be joined by Matt McGee, Director of the Minor Performer Alliance, who brings valuable knowledge about the laws, regulations, safety requirements, and production responsibilities involving minors in entertainment.

What We’ll Talk About

• The realities of parenting a child actor beyond the highlight reel
• Safety, healthy boundaries, and protecting young performers
• Navigating uncertainty, pressure, and industry decisions
• Supporting a child’s emotional and physical well-being
• Laws and regulations involving minor performers
• Production responsibilities when working with children and teens
• What families should understand before entering the industry

This will be a live, interview-style conversation with time for audience questions.

Who Should Attend

Parents and guardians of child actors and aspiring young performers, acting coaches, educators, producers, filmmakers, and anyone who works with or supports minors in entertainment.