My daily nuggets! I learn something new everyday!  And I will pass it on to you to use..... 

* I keep hearing parents say that it's better for their child to come to auditions "messy" right from the school playground. 
+  I disagree!  Who wants to see a child with wild hair or dirty clothes on if it wasn't requested!  When clients are casting for a children's commercial, of course, they are not looking for a child to look like they just left a wedding; but on the other hand, they are looking for someone who put time and effort into their "look" before they come to an audition. A kid look doesn't have to be sloppy, they could be "intentionally" put together! 
 
* Always write down audition and job information IN THE SAME PLACE! 
+ the other day, my daughter's agent called with details for her job with Talbots.  I was too lazy to get my audition tracker.  Long story longer, I wrote it on a sticky pad.....and lost it! It took me 20 MINUTES OF TEARING UP THE HOUSE TO FIND THE INFORMATION!

+ Save yourself the trouble and write them in a tracker! (coming in May, 2007) 

* Always bring your own hair kit for your child 
+  If your child has "ethnic hair" or a cowlick that only goes away with a certain product, gently mention it to the make-up artist.  many times it is appreciated.

+ My hair kit contains: A squirt bottle, hair doo-dads, a brush and comb that works well on my children's hair; hair conditioner and mousse. 

* Keep all of their audition information organized 
+ I have a 7 pocket folder that holds the following information:

• a copy of the work permit (remember in some states the work permit is mandatory)
• copies of the headshot and resume(if applicable)
• copies of the zed (modeling composite card)
• a list of sizes of my child...shoe, clothing, height, weight, etc.  
  

Sometimes the babysitter has to take my children to auditions, so be prepared enough to hand over the information, better yet have a duplicate folder with duplicate information in it!!! 

* Get to know other parents of working children, you never know what they know! 

• I spoke with three parents today at a print job my daughter was on and found out about other jobs coming to town. Now I am able to call my daughter's agent and make sure she is submitted for those jobs (as long as they are seeing children in her category/type)!
• Other parents bring cameras to set and take great pictures of the kids in their wardrobe.  They are also willing to share!  I always forget my camera, and rest assured, another mom or dad always offers to take a pic for me and send it to my e-mail.