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Should You Run Your Family Like A Business?

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NEW YORK (WLNY) – Would you run your household like an office?

One New York couple is bringing new meaning to the term “family business.”

More: Do Americans Raise The World’s Most Spoiled Children?

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?

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