tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post1517545287636084447..comments2023-12-03T20:14:00.908-06:00Comments on Ima on (and off) the Bima: Real-Life Jewish Parenting: How to Get Your Kids to Love PassoverPhyllis Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-10166658903076621562010-04-12T19:05:31.432-05:002010-04-12T19:05:31.432-05:00We used to do something similar with our son every...We used to do something similar with our son every Shabbat when he was a kid: The only white bread allowed in our home was challah, and we let our son eat as much challah as he wanted, once we got our "cut." :)Shira Salamonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989302669175887512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-61970100897765964282010-04-12T16:58:43.292-05:002010-04-12T16:58:43.292-05:00Our problem is our son. He is a very picky eater. ...Our problem is our son. He is a very picky eater. When we walk into our inlaws, the smells of a Passover meal starts him complaining. Since my father in law does a very truncated service, the food is usually the center of the conversation. My son can only sit there and eat matzo with honey since he won't touch chicken, brisket, matzo balls and forget about gifelte fish. <br /><br />We usually don't prepare him for the meal but you guys have given us a few nuggets to think about for next year. <br /><br />Oh, he did find the Afikoman this year so at least he had a few minutes of happiness!Alyciahttp://www.sensoryedge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-69503731734006310882010-04-11T22:30:20.265-05:002010-04-11T22:30:20.265-05:00We follow a very similar approach. We do not eat ...We follow a very similar approach. We do not eat Kitniyot and my daughter is dairy-free so many of her regular dairy-substitutes are off limits as well as the standard fare. <br /><br />Yet she loves Pesach. We have tons of fun, all kinds of neat treats and lots of special time.Fairionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168703092479677513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-58716512150556729172010-04-11T05:41:31.025-05:002010-04-11T05:41:31.025-05:00One of the points the Rabbanit (Rebbetzin, Rabbi&#...One of the points <a href="http://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2010/03/yes-rabbanit-rebbetzin-rabbis-wife.html" rel="nofollow">the Rabbanit (Rebbetzin, Rabbi's Wife) Yemima </a>made during her talk was making the cleaning fun. And our local rabbi says that we shouldn't fight with minor children about kitniyot; it's only a custom at most. He also tells Ashkenazim with certain medical conditions to choose two kitniyot to add to the family's Passover menu. My grandchildren are Tunisian (from their father) and I serve rice for them.Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-433738782520010282010-04-06T21:00:53.711-05:002010-04-06T21:00:53.711-05:00What a great post! I love it. "Why not, it&...What a great post! I love it. "Why not, it's Pesach!". <br /><br />Shalom!Jew Wisheshttp://www.jewwishes.wordppress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-31030114613948239542010-04-05T23:34:17.092-05:002010-04-05T23:34:17.092-05:00hi,
we take the same approach, the chocolate sprea...hi,<br />we take the same approach, the chocolate spread on matzo and the matzo brie is probably our favorite. we also have a passover sack filled with little frogs, a notebook, etc that they use every year and by the time the holiday is over i pack it together with the rest of the passover things and pt it in a "holiday" box in the closet. they are always looking forward into opening that box. (we have the same for Hanukkah) exited to open that box with that. we also put a lot of emphasis on spring, and flowers, and do lots of crafts. <br /><br />thanks for a great post<br />talitalihttp://www.matzosoup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-39526015825057908792010-04-05T22:53:55.918-05:002010-04-05T22:53:55.918-05:00I am really going to take your approach next year....I am really going to take your approach next year. We did the Pesach play stuff but I like how you treat the food options.<br /><br />Unlike most, I do not enjoy Pesach. Never have. I love the meaning and if we could do the ritual every night, Frume Sarah would be one happy girl. So I try very hard not to pass on my mishegoss to my kids :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-47997165566058864462010-04-05T13:29:50.047-05:002010-04-05T13:29:50.047-05:00excellent post, phyllis! agreed, it has to be fun ...excellent post, phyllis! agreed, it has to be fun and feel oh-so-very full of yesses! we do the fun snacks and spread the week thoroughly with fun activities-- finger puppets, plague bag, coloring sheets, matzah painting, red sea water play (a pre-school idea-- LOVE it!) and red play doh to go along with the red sea bit. we also put up all of the pesach crafts that they've made the last few years. fun and family-- win and win. :)Minnesota Mamalehhttp://tcjewfolk.com/category/minnesota-mamaleh/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-82565483175482253132010-04-05T12:30:21.715-05:002010-04-05T12:30:21.715-05:00We have taken the same approach to making the holi...We have taken the same approach to making the holiday as fun as possible. For breakfast, we allowed matzah with chocolate spread. For snacks, we gobbled macaroons and toffee chocolate matzah. And the kids had a fabulous time enjoying all of their special Passover candy!<br /><br />I wish I had more school lunch ideas for the kids, but as it turned out, they had short days and could have hot late lunches when they got home. (Any ideas out there?)<br /><br />And, meanwhile, both my 6 yo daughter and 4 yo son have been absolutely fabulous and respectful and understanding - no whining or fighting at the stores when there are samples of non-Pesach goodies from cookies to pizza to toast and pasta. Just, "Oh, right. Passover. Gotcha." =)<br /><br />We also made sure the seders were as kid-friendly as possible - like mini parties! <br /><br />So, yeah, they know we can't have some stuff, but they also know Pesach is a very fun week!Heidi and Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652658680445763172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-16020037691474383102010-04-04T15:13:05.441-05:002010-04-04T15:13:05.441-05:00Well, sadly, this year Pesach was special because ...Well, sadly, this year Pesach was special because everyone got a stomach bug and spent the week...well...it wasn't pretty. <br /><br />Generally, though, our 4-year-old LOVES Passover, and I want to do what I can to maintain her enthusiasm as she grows. She hasn't noticed yet that she is "missing" anything.<br /><br />I asked my husband this morning if Easter baskets might be a conspiracy to make Jewish kids feel bad about Passover. I was kidding. Sort of. In any case, we will end Passover with discount jelly beans and Cadbury eggs. Looking forward to that little shopping trip tomorrow.countryfriedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087065955221754381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-65897710767427291082010-04-04T13:53:08.946-05:002010-04-04T13:53:08.946-05:00Honestly, my kids love Pessah every year, and I ha...Honestly, my kids love Pessah every year, and I have never seen it as a problem. I am the worst cook on earth, but come Passover, it becomes my duty to prepare more creative, colorful meals than the rest of the year when it is so easy to go with the lazyness of serving the easy stuff with all the chametz and finger foods...<br /><br />There are so many possibilities with potatoes and spring vegetable, every day we have had different meals and no one is complaining... until they go back to school, where I guess they are exposed to the non-Jewish food that is served there. <br /><br />But at least, I feel like I have instilled the idea of what Pessah means.<br /><br />May I say that it is all a matter of attitude?Otirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885200855512080375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807022363279638349.post-25057838197217586892010-04-04T11:04:41.464-05:002010-04-04T11:04:41.464-05:00We have exactly the same approach here. My mom eve...We have exactly the same approach here. My mom even bought them kfp cotton candy which they have been nibbling DAILY. Even so, they are getting pretty sick of the limited options.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com