S1 Ep17: The Car Journey Home - Supporting Your Child After an Audition or Show

In this solo episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, I’m talking about something that can feel small, but really matters for young performers: The car journey home.After an audition, a show, a self-tape, a festival or a drama class, children are often full of adrenaline, nerves, excitement or disappointment. As parents and carers, it’s natural to want to ask questions, offer feedback, or work out how it went - but sometimes what they really need first is a soft landing.This episode explores how we can support young performers after auditions and performances without adding unnecessary pressure.I talk about:How to avoid turning the car journey home into an instant debriefWhy effort matters more than outcomeWhat to say when your child is disappointedWhy instant corrections aren’t always helpfulHow to praise specifically without comparingWhy your calm can become their calmSimple phrases to keep in your back pocket after auditions and showsThis isn’t about telling anyone how to parent. Every child and family is different. It’s simply advice to take, leave or adapt, based on my experience as a drama coach, actor, chaperone and mum.A gentle, practical episode for parents and carers supporting young performers through auditions, shows and training.You can find me across social media at @TheDramaCoach.For coaching, courses, resources and useful links, visit:linktr.ee/TheDramaCoachYou can also visit:www.thedramacoach.co.ukMusic: Soft Music 495878 by nastelbom from Pixabay