Elissa demonstrates how talking about St. John the Forerunner can be a great way to illustrate and understand the roles of the prophets and the saints all at once.

Elissa shares the wisdom of the newly canonized St. Porphyrios with regard to raising up children.

Elissa discusses the story of Abraham and Isaac and her favorite prayer for children.

Elissa addresses the issue of testing Sunday School students.

Elissa details what she and her parish learned when FOCUS North America's Youth Equipped to Serve (YES) came to visit Austin, Texas.

Elissa expresses how important it is to be honest and humble when teaching children, freely showing our imperfections.

Elissa reminds us that Satan is real and we should discuss him with our kids.

Elissa asks, "If the devil's goal is to isolate us from each other and to make us miserable, do you think he is for or against tattling?"

Elissa talks about the new hymnology program at her parish in Austih, TX, and then discusses the Cherubic Hymn.

Elissa recounts her week at Camp St. Sava, the official Orthodox summer camp of the Serbian Orthodox Church's Western American Diocese.