For work-at-home parents, kids and family are an integral part of the total equation. Lisa Roberts, author of How To Raise A Family & A Career Under One Roof: A Parent’s Guide To Home Business sees the spouse as an “anchor” who can help keep the family steady while the working parent meets deadlines.
As for the kids, “they’re the great equalizer,” Roberts says. “You can pratically count on them to throw subtle and not-so-subtle reality checks whenever your work life is getting out of hand.”
Want to create balance between your home office and the family that shares your home? Here are some tips from people who do it, or at least try to, every business day:
1. Create rules.
2. Listen.
3. Set business hours.
4. Hold regular family business meetings.
5. Involve your kids.
6. Celebrate business successes and gains with your family.
7. Pursue your passion, instead of doing a job.
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Home vs. Home Office
July 21, 2008 by Rich | 2 Comments
In Family, Office, Work at Home
Angela on July 21st, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I’ve put it down on my “Must” list of books. It sounds like something I could absolutely use.
cassy on July 22nd, 2008 at 2:06 am
No matter how busy we are, we should always give time with our family.