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The back-to-school frenzy can be just as exhausting for parents as it is for kids. After all, they have to make sure their children have all the supplies they need, sign them up for the right classes and activities, help navigate them through any anxieties they might be feeling, and finally, deal with getting everyone up and out early in the morning.
It’s therefore no surprise that after a week or two, moms and dads might feel in need of a little support and encouragement themselves!
Thankfully, help is at hand. While we can get bogged down with the stresses of the new school year, there are some saints — known for their work in the field of education — who remind us not only of the real values of a good education, but also offer some timeless advice.
The best education…
And lots of these learned saints also point out the importance of a good Christian education. An education that is given throughout the year: at home, at school, and at church. And if parents succeed in encouraging their kids to live a life according to the tenets of the Catholic faith, they have given their children the foundations of a great education overall.
Therefore frazzled parents, take heart and feel motivated from the wise words from the saints in the slideshow below:
And today we celebrate...