The Learning Curve

It is so important to realize that your child is never too young to begin their path towards learning about their Jewishness: the rituals, the customs, the songs, the games; it's never ending! At 2 years old, maybe even 18 months for some, your child is absorbing everything they see and hear. For instance, in our household, we have little "kosher cops." I remember when we began using the term "kosher" for our children to understand that they could not have the candy because it wasn't kosher. That was all we had to say. They may not have understood it tangibly, but they did get it. Even at the age of 2 1/2, my boys will say to me, "Is it kosher mommy? Can we have it?"
There's nothing more rewarding to see those successfully trained children, especially when they are so fulfilled and joyous about their own religion. So parents, be aware, model your behavior and watch your child(ren) follow suit.