Should You Run Your Family Like A Business?
NEW YORK (WLNY) -- Would you run your household like an office?
One New York couple is bringing new meaning to the term "family business."
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In their new book, Family Inc., Caitlin and Andrew Friedman share their discovery that bringing home workplace systems is the key to creating the stress-free home we all seek.
Co-author Caitlin Friedman joined us on The Couch to share her tips. These pointers include:
· Organize productive family meetings
· Adopt an effective household management style
· Establish your family culture (i.e., the way in which your values are reflected in how your prioritize things at home)
· Delegate effectively and assign age-appropriate tasks to kids
For more, check out the full interview below. Let us know: Would you run your family like a business?