Manely Firm - March 2020

A rtful P arenting How to Support Your Teen’s Artistic Passions

When a teenager is involved in sports, it’s easy to show support for their passion. You take them to practice, go to their games, celebrate their victories, and help them learn from their losses. But what if your teen is more into arts than athletics? Without a literal sideline to cheer from, helping your child grow and develop in fields like writing, painting, and photography can feel — well, abstract. But make no mistake, parents can show concrete support in a few ways to help their budding artist grow and excel in the arts. S tars to S trive F or Just as many young athletes have star players they look up to and try to emulate on the field, aspiring artists can look to those making waves in their artistic fields today. Often, school courses focus on “the classics,” which can just feel like homework to an aspiring artist. This is where you can help. Introduce the work of contemporary artists to your teen, or better yet, give your teen opportunities to discover them on their own. Trips to museums and libraries can be just as impactful on growing artists as going to a ball game. N o . 1 F an You may not have to drive your high schooler to writing practice, but you can still give them the tools Dina Khismatulina was born and raised in Russia, where she received most of her education until earning her degree. “In Russia, I worked with a corporate-type company and tried to move to the U.S. to do something different and more meaningful,” Dina remembers. “But I also wanted to do something in relation to international law.” Part of her work in Russia involved international and family law, and Dina realized she had a passion for this area. “I wanted to continue applying it in my career.” Once in the U.S., Dina entered law school, earning her degree and passing the bar exam. As a full- fledged attorney, Dina searched for a place where international and family law merged, and that’s when she found The Manely Firm. “When I started, that’s what I loved about it here,” she says. “My international experience comes into play, and I can use what I’ve learned in every aspect of what I do.” Not only does Dina care for and love working with her clients, but she can also relate to them on a personal level. “In situations where children are involved, I

and support they need to hone their passion. The most obvious way is by asking to see their writing or art, but keep in mind many teens may not be willing to share something that personal. Still, reminding them you’re genuinely interested in their work can help them stick with their passion. Indirect gestures like buying them quality art supplies can also show them you value their craft. T he B ig L eagues Sure, there’s no varsity watercolor portrait team, but student artists can strive for important milestones. School clubs like student newspapers can provide a semiprofessional outlet for young artists, and there are myriad creative outlets outside the classroom as well. Community galleries, youth anthologies, coffee shop open mics — these are all amazing opportunities for your teen to take their work to the next level. Just as most teen athletes won’t be professional players, you don’t have to expect your artist to be the next Ursula K. Le Guin or Banksy. Whatever their interests are, helping your child explore their passions and enjoy a discipline will leave them with skills and memories they’ll draw upon the rest of their life. know what that’s like. I’m a parent too and can relate to parents wanting what’s best for their kids. Children hold a special place in my heart, and I will do the best I can to ensure they’re taken care of.” Dina is a hardworking and caring individual who loves forging relationships and ensuring bright futures for people both in and outside of Georgia. “Sometimes, we help clients who’ve started with other firms in Georgia. We focus on a lot of cases that no one else handles, such as determining and collecting international child support for foreigners and vice versa. Our clients who come to us usually have exhausted all other options, and I’m glad we’re here to give them that hope back.” Dina’s love for finding solutions and solving problems for our clients mirrors all our resolve here at The Manely Firm. Our goal is to help you. Our skilled, professional, and talented attorneys, such as Dina, will have your back no matter what lies before you.

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