When it comes to chores, my husband and I often jokingly say that I'm the CEO and he's the COO of our house. I tend to make more big-picture decisions while he carries out a lot of day-to-day tasks, ...

Giving every member of the family chores helps everyone feel that they’re contributing to the household, and having children in particular tackle chores can be particularly good for their development.

My husband and I joke that I'm the CEO and he's the COO of our house. I focus on big-picture things, like meal-planning, and he takes care of day-to-day tasks. By focusing on our strengths and ...