As a working parent, do you need some relief from the stress of managing a career and a family?

Whether your credit card balances are soaring, or you and your partner are arguing constantly over nickels and dimes, there are things you can do to relieve financial stress.

In the United States, 78 percent of all mothers with kids ages 6 to 17 work in paid jobs. Most—including married working moms—also are responsible for child care and housework.

To keep the scales of work and life balanced, you must be organized. This means you must not only organize your stuff, but also your time.

No matter how energetic you may be, stretching yourself to the limit every day puts your health and happiness at risk.