JohnnyA ~
Sorry. I didn't quite feel qualified to answer this post simply because I am not rockin at the moment. I sing and I want to work with a band, but I have not connected with one yet.
I have a 10 year old son and an 8 year old daughter. They are incredibly supportive and my worst critics, which I love. I practice singing at home. That is my only jam sessions, well unless you count in my van singing to the radio.
I do not intend to let anything interfere with me rockin out when my time comes.
My advice with anything involving kids, get them involved in any way you can, whether it is music or going to the grocery store. Make sure that they are aware that there are things that they can not participate in now, but maybe in the future. For example, we have a karaoke machine (I know this is a bad word on here) that I practice to since I do not have a band and do not play an instrument at this time. I let my kids sing their favorite songs when I am not trying to record and we all have a good time, but they know that they can not use mommy's microphone or touch my recording stuff. It helps them to become a part of my dream and makes them want it for me too!
They both have asked me recently, at different times, while watching CMT or GAC if I would have a video on there one day.
I told them maybe some day, but for right now, mommy just wants to find a band to sing with and gain experience and play locally, maybe at fairs or something that they could come see me perform at as well.
Like I said, not sure if I have enough experience to really qualify in answering this, but I hope my input helps.
Oh yeah, the real kicker... while I have been singing for as long as I can remember, I have never been in a band... I start actively pursuing my dream about a year ago when I turned 30. So I am definitely a late bloomer, so no experience without children.