When I took four of my children to their first big audition for a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie and two of them booked the job, my head was spinning and I remember thinking, "What just happened?" My oldest son didn't really enjoy the acting part, but he sure enjoyed the food My young daughter, however, thought filming all day long was the best thing ever She couldn't get enough and craved more. Her journey gave us the real inside scoop on the entertainment industry and how to not only handle it but thrive in it From commercials to a CBS miniseries and short films and being featured in magazines, school textbooks, and even on DVDs, I have had enough experiences to help any parent heading into the entertainment industry know how to have a fighting chance in a very competitive market. This parent how-to guide will help ease the fear of the unknown and allow your child to excel to the best of their ability by eliminating beginner mistakes. I would have loved to have read this book before our journey into the Hollywood world. It would have been so helpful. It is my mission to help other parents receive enough details to help make their own experience the best ever I am a firm believer that dreams are made to be achieved Teaching children to go after their dreams at a young age has unlimited long-term benefits. Whether it be pursuing big dreams in the entertainment industry or big dreams in life, this book is a must-read.