The year is drawing to a close and we are all in the reminisce and introspect mood. We take a look back at the year drawing to a close and are busy making plans for the new year ahead! We, at KSP, know how all of you would love a quite read at your own comfort, whether you are holidaying in exotic locations or snuggled in your bed with the kids. Which is why- we present to you- the Best of KSP-2016! From foods to books to casual reads- we have it all sorted for you! Sit back and enjoy reading the posts you made popular through the year! The ones you liked and read and shared! Here is your time to revisit them. Your continued support has motivated us to come back stronger in 2017 and keep bringing you more interesting, useful and curated articles for 2017, so stay tuned!
DIY activities for kids
We all know how kids love arts and crafts. When they get bored with the same LEGO toys or the Barbie dollhouse, we need to come up with quick ideas to engage the bright minds. As parents, we at KSP have sailed in the same boat, which is why we bring you posts that will inspire and teach – all the while entertaining your kids! Here are the top 3 DIY activity posts you loved and enjoyed doing in the year 2016
Process Art is the art form every preschooler should know
Sensory bins to fuel your child’s curiosity
Stuck indoors? Try these dozen indoor activities with your kids
DIY ideas for parents
Who said DIY activities are just for kids? Parents can enjoy the fun too! We at KSP firmly believed, when you can make something with a little effort and enthusiasm, then you should do them yourself! Which is why this year we gave you a list of various DIY ideas from soap, to lip balm, to body butter, to travel kits, to chalk, puffy paints and much more! Presenting the top 3 activities you loved!
‘Tis the season to make your own Body Butter at home!
Why go to the store when you can make your own Lip Balm at home?
Make your own chalk with these simple steps
KSP TV
KSP TV brings you two videos every week and your likes and shares and feedback have all contributed to us increasing the number of viewers we have on the channel! We are constantly innovating and bringing you videos you can watch with yoru kids and this year we tried fun puppet shows that would teach your kids the story behind popular festivals. And sure enough you loved them! Here are our top 3 videos this year!
How to make a 3D Water cycle model
The Story of Ramayana – Puppet show for Kids
The Story of Christmas- Puppet show for Kids
Expert Talk
As parents, we all have that one feeling, even when we discuss with our friends. We would like to have an expert view on issues ranging from food to medicines, to exercise and everything that we do for kids. It is a matter of comfort when the expert concurs with our views! Here’s the best of the talks we had with experts on various topics!
Nutritionist Suman Agarwal spells out the right food for kids
Twinkle Khanna on parenting, healthy foods and a Punjabi family
Here’s how you can teach mindfulness to your kidsÂ
Apps for kids
We are now living in an ‘appy happy world! One where we just can’t separate the kids from their screens. So at KSP we believe in using screen time as part of their learning and endeavour to bring you the best resources there are out there. For almost every activity in our daily schedule, we have an app to make it easier! And raising kids has thankfully, become easier with these apps that not only engage your kids for a while but also teach them so much outside the classroom!
Must have video-streaming apps for kids
Toddler-friendly apps you must download today!
Apps for kids to make the exam season stress-free
Books for kids
As much as we like to use the e-readers and go digital, we all love to surround ourselves and our kids with lots of books! Every parent wants to create a healthy appetite for books in their child and we help make that happen. Every week we bring you a list of books aimed at a certain age group and a certain topic that will help you stock your child’s library that much easier! Â Presenting the best articles on books for kids in 2016!
Books by Indian authors for your kidsÂ
Bedtime books to read to your toddlers
The best of foods 2016!
Food and the Indian family go hand in hand. We can joke ad nauseam about how you can never separate the Indian mom and her love for feeding her child, but we all know that is true! At KSP we know and understand that and that is the reason we have so many posts on food! From addressing how and what to eat when you are pregnant to how to make food presentable to a fussy eater to perfect snacks for your child’s playdate…we have it all! This year, we also came up with the weekly KSP Meal Plan that helped ease your weekly meal planning for your family and man, has that become hugely popular! Â Here is a look at the top 3 food posts of the year!
Breakfast ideas for fuss-free mornings
Easy and delicious lunch box recipes (And it does not include Sandwich!)
Super nutritious grains for your baby’s khichdi
Celebrities
What better inspiration than our B-town and Hollywood celebrities, when it comes to parenting? We gave you a good dose of celeb parents and kids news this year and also some valuable lessons and life hacks from them, that you can emulate! Here’s what was widely well received by one and all!
Akshay Kumar’s valuable lessons on parenting will leave you impressed
This is how Kareena Kapoor’s besties welcomes Taimur Ali Khan
Shilpa Shetty on how a mom’s love is unconditional
The Humour Quotient
When the going gets tough, pause for a humour break! We all know how stressful parenting can be and we at KSP strive hard to give you your dose of parenting humour, so that those 5 minutes of a hearty laugh will make your day better and help you be a better parent. Revisiting some of our best humour posts that made a lot of parents laugh out loud!
10 Moms you will meet on the school Whatsapp Group
You will relate to this if you are applying for a school admission this year
What every mom was thinking when the PM announced Demonetization
Handbook
Parenting in today’s world is easier, but challenging at the same time. We are sometimes, flooded with information from all sides, that we need to stop, pick and choose what’s right for us and then proceed. Which is why we at KSP have always worked hard to provide you with curated content. From the best contraceptive options to the top birthing hospitals in your city, to the best schools for your children- we give you a list of posts that answer questions that all parents have. Here are the top picks from our ‘Handbook’ category for this year!
List of the best alternative schools in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai
Here’s how you can arrange ID Proof documents for your child
This is how much it will cost you to raise a kid till 21 in India
Newsmakers of 2016
A quick rewind and we realize how 2016 has been an important year for India. From making sports-oriented movies like Sultan, Dhoni and Dangal to rewriting history at the Rio Olympics, we have had newsmakers everwhere. Here are some of the life lessons we could teach our kids from the popular celebrities of 2016.
How Dr J Jayalalithaa will continue to inspire my daughter
Lessons for every family from MS Dhoni- the movie
India’s Golden Girl of the year- PV Sindhu
Parents’ World
Parenting is something straight from the heart. As a parent, when you share your experiences or thoughts with the world, it is something that every parent can relate to, ‘coz as they say, the journey is the same. When we at KSP sit together to discuss the top issues from a parents’ perspective a lot of it comes to the fore, and we bring them to you. These are the ones that struck a chord instantly with you too. Here’s a list of the top 3 posts that have garnered a wide response, from you- the parents!
This incident at a Mumbai daycare will send shivers down your spine
An apology letter to my first born for asking him to grow up soon
As parents of two kids- find out if you make these mistakes
KSP Radio
KSP Radio- our pet project for this year has stemmed out of the idea to cater to kids, exclusively! Get your kids to love the radio, just like we did in our childhood, as we serve them bite-sized news twice, every week! Write into us and let us know your favourite episodes, as we rank the top 3 popular radio spots of this year!
Tune in to listen to fun facts about Birthdays!
Decoding Demonetization and the Delhi air pollution for kids
So how does, Santa really know if you ‘ve been nice or naughty? Find out!
And our yet another special gift from KSP to parents, this year was the KSP CODE– your access to the best parenting products and services, with special discounts that makes it the most desirable card for every parent. With more than 40 parenting brands added to it, and curated, exclusive events for members, you know you need to grab your KSP CODE Card today!
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