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Watch NBC Special “Child Hunger Ends Here” Saturday, March 19, 2011

Watch NBC Special “Child Hunger Ends Here” Saturday, March 19, 2011

Posted on 15. Mar, 2011 by .

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The statistics are alarming. One in four American children struggles with hunger.   According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17.2 million children are at risk of hunger across the nation in communities that include rural towns; suburban neighborhoods and urban centers – making it clear that hunger is a harsh reality for many Americans [...]

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Counselors Corner: Handling Audition Anxiety and Rejection

Counselors Corner: Handling Audition Anxiety and Rejection

Posted on 10. Jul, 2010 by .

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Dear Jody and Cindy, How can I teach my child to survive auditions, especially when he she doesn’t get the part? You get the call. Your agent says “She’s perfect for it,” or “He is exactly what they are looking for.”  You and your child both begin to fantasize that this is the call you’ve [...]

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Counselors Corner: Do Child & Teen Actors Abuse Drugs & Alcohol More Often Than Other Kids?

Counselors Corner: Do Child & Teen Actors Abuse Drugs & Alcohol More Often Than Other Kids?

Posted on 24. May, 2010 by .

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Dear Jody and Cindy, Are child actors more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than the general public or do we just hear about them more because they are famous? Dad of 2, Sherman Oaks, CA Child actors tend to be exposed earlier to drugs and alcohol due to the abundance and accessibility of substances [...]

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Counselors Corner: The Top 10 Signs of Eating Disorders in Kids & Teens

Counselors Corner: The Top 10 Signs of Eating Disorders in Kids & Teens

Posted on 14. May, 2010 by .

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Dear Jody & Cindy, Why are eating disorders so rampant in the entertainment industry? Does this only affect girls? Concerned Mom There are several reasons eating disorders are prevalent in the entertainment industry and while more common for girls, boys can also suffer from this disorder: Competition: The pressure to be “skinny enough,” “pretty enough” [...]

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West Coast Counseling Center Addresses HMB’s Concerns About Child Actors

West Coast Counseling Center Addresses HMB’s Concerns About Child Actors

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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The Hollywood Mom Blog is proud to welcome our newest contributors Jody Frank, LCSW and Cindy Busto, LCSW of the West Coast Counseling Center.  In the wake of so many recent child actor tragedies, as HMB’s editor I felt it was time to seek the input of professionals to answer some of the unique questions [...]

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“The Middle” Child Star: Atticus Schaffer Conquers Physical Disability & Says His Parents Support His Dreams!

“The Middle” Child Star: Atticus Schaffer Conquers Physical Disability & Says His Parents Support His Dreams!

Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by .

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Atticus Shaffer, born June 19 1998, stars as Brick Heck on ABC’s comedy, “The Middle.” Eleven-year-old Atticus lives in Acton, California, with his mother, Debbie, and father, Ron, as well as a host of rescue animals including 2 dogs, 4 cats, chickens, fish and a rabbit. He also has a 31 year old brother.  People magazine [...]

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