It's no secret that the holidays can be among the most exciting yet most stressful times of a parent's life. There are gifts to give, parties to plan and attend, groceries to buy, decorations to unpack, untangle and hang--it can certainly be overwhelming. So how do you tell the difference between normal holiday stress and a desperate need for help? This quiz should help you determine whether you're trying to do too much, as well as give you tips on making the season go a little more smoothly.

  1. Your last batch of homemade holiday cookies:
    • Weren't homemade. They came from the store, courtesy of Mrs. Fields.
    • Came out burned because you got sidetracked while doing some holiday shopping online.
    • Would give Martha Stewart a run for her money.
  1. To you, the perfect holiday gift would be:
    • A gift certificate to a restaurant, so you don't have to pay for this holiday's family dinner out.
    • A clone to do the grocery shopping for your big holiday bash.
    • A spa package so you can soothe your stress and rid your body of those holiday toxins.

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