Mom, Inc.: Taking Your Work Skills Home

BE THE CEO OF YOUR LIFEAt work, you can run through your "to do" list efficiently; at home, you struggle to find the time to "make" the grocery list. At work, you can organize and lead meetings with power and panache; at home, it's one battle after another before you can get the kids to get ready for school, sit down for dinner, or prepare for bed. As a working mother, you face this dilemma on a daily basis, not realizing that the career skills you use so effectively can be just as valuable when managing your home and family.In "Mom, Inc., " trusted financial expert and working mother Neale S. Godfrey explains how to turn practical business concepts and procedures into more effective methods of running a household. In a light-hearted, no-nonsense spirit, Godfrey offers simple and creative ways to help your kids become "team players": * Create a family mission statement* Turn perennial household issues, such as chores and mealtimes, into manageable projects that the whole family can work on* Use quizzes, self-tests, and worksheets to set realistic priorities and goals for each family member* Extend your professional time-management skills to after-school activities and family trips* Develop a flexible budget that will both meet your daily needs and allow you to fund special projects, such as preparing for the holidays and saving for collegeTaking a fun and innovative approach to parenting, "Mom, Inc." shows that motherhood can be the most rewarding and successful job you'll ever have.