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Child development expert Siggie Cohen, who has worked with over 5,000 families, shares one communication mistake she sees parents make every day. Here's why she says it can backfire, when to set clear boundaries and how to use questions more effectively. View More
Parents today ask their children a lot of questions. And usually for the right reasons: They want to be respectful and collaborative.I hear them asking for buy-in on daily decisions ("What would you like for dinner?"), disguising frustration as questions ("How many times do I have to tell you?"), or negotiating when a clear boundary would work better ("What if we do your bath first, then watch another show?").Questions can absolutely help build connection and encourage reflection, but they often backfire by creating confusion and unnecessary power struggles.I've worked with more than 5,000 families as a preschool teacher, professor and child development specialist. The surprisingly simple rule I return to again and again is this: Say what you mean. When questions are not really questions Children don't have the experience or emotional maturity to weigh in on every decision or determine what happens next. They need clear, confident leadership.That's why rhetorical "why" questions often just increase shame or defensiveness. A more effective approach is to identify what you want to say, and communicate it simply and directly:Instead of: "Why do I have to ask you so many times?!"Try: "I've been repeating myself a lot. I know that's frustrating for both of us. Right now, it's time to get shoes on and leave."Instead of: "Why do you always do this?!"Try: "I'm noticing this has become a pattern. It's something we're going to work on together."Do you see the difference? One approach escalates shame and defensiveness. The other invites teamwork, reflection and problem-solving. The Say What You Mean Principle One of my foundational parenting principles is what I call The Say What You Mean Principle. Before reacting, ask yourself: What am I actually trying to communicate?Then say it:Instead of: "Why did you hit your brother?!"Try: "You cannot hit your brother. Even when you're angry, no hitting. How can you show him you're upset in another way?"Instead of: "Why is your room such a mess?"Try: "I see a lot of things on the floor that don't belong there. Let's clean it up together."Children need guidance more than interrogation, and clarity is often far more effective than questioning. Simple tasks don't need to be questions Another common trap is turning simple instructions into questions. Parents often say things like "Can you please put your shoes on?" or "After this show, it's bedtime, okay?"Parents are trying to sound respectful and gentle, which I understand. But when non-negotiable tasks are framed as questions, children can become confused about whether the task is actually optional. After all, you asked.This opens the door for unnecessary power struggles and a child who may interpret everything as being up for negotiation.Instead, try calm, direct statements:"Shoes on, please. We're leaving.""Dinner is ready. Please wash your hands.""It's time for bed."Clear leadership often helps children feel calmer and more cooperative. Use questions to empower, not control Questions are incredibly valuable when they help children reflect, problem-solve, express themselves, and build confidence and self-awareness. Those are the conversations we want more of.Children don't need endless questions in order to feel respected. Asking fewer questions means we become more intentional about when leadership is needed, when collaboration is appropriate, and when your child simply needs clarity instead of negotiation. Over time, these little communication shifts can create enormous changes in your home.Siggie Cohen is a child development specialist and the author of the new book "You Are the Parent." She graduated from Pepperdine University with a master's degree in education and psychology, and from Northcentral University with a PhD in philosophy. She is the mother of three grown sons, and currently lives in the Bay Area, where she has a private practice.Want to lead with confidence and bring out the best in your team? Take CNBC's new online course, How To Be A Standout Leader. Expert instructors share practical strategies to help you build trust, communicate clearly and motivate other people to do their best work. Sign up today! Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.What credit score do you need to qualify for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card?How much should a honeymoon cost? Hereâs the average price tag â and how to pay for yoursThe best hardship loans for bad credit of July 2026You can expect gas prices to remain elevated. Hereâs how to saveCan you pay student loans with a credit card?
Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi NCR and Mumbai together accounted for nearly 80% of total GCC leasing during the first half of the year View More
Kusumgar's ?650 crore IPO will open on July 8 with a 33% grey market premium. The engineered fabrics maker, serving defence and aerospace sectors, is launching a pure offer for sale, while two SME IPOs are also scheduled next week. View More
The primary market will see limited mainboard activity next week, with Kusumgar set to be the key IPO to watch. The engineered fabrics maker will open its Rs 650 crore public issue for subscription on July 8 and close it on July 10. In the grey market, the company's shares are already commanding a GMP of 33% over the issue price. The issue is entirely an offer for sale of 1.55 crore shares, which means the company will not receive any fresh funds from the IPO. The proceeds will go to the selling shareholders. Kusumgar has fixed the price band at Rs 398 to Rs 419 per share. At the upper end of the price band, the issue size stands at Rs 650 crore. The shares are proposed to be listed on both BSE and NSE, with a tentative listing date of July 15. The minimum bid size for retail investors is 35 shares. At the upper price band, this means a minimum investment of Rs 14,665. The allotment is expected to be finalised on July 13, while refunds and credit of shares are likely on July 14. Axis Capital is the book-running lead manager to the issue, and Bigshare Services is the registrar. Kusumgar was incorporated in 1990 and makes woven, coated and laminated synthetic fabrics, also known as engineered fabrics. Its products are mainly based on polyamide and polyester filaments and are used in specialised applications. The company serves sectors such as aerospace and defence, industrial and automotive, and outdoor and lifestyle products. Also Read: SBI Mutual Fund planning IPO launch on July 13, to raise $1.2 billion Live Events The company has also moved into finished products for aerospace and military use. These include parachute systems, stealth materials, camouflage nets, deployable shelters and rapid deployment systems. This gives the IPO a differentiated profile compared with the usual consumer, financial services or technology listings seen in the mainboard market. Its business has technical entry barriers because customers in defence, aerospace and industrial segments often require specialised products, testing standards and long approval cycles. Kusumgar says it has developed more than 1,000 fabric types and has a workforce of over 2,000 employees. The company’s financial performance, however, was weaker in FY26. Revenue fell 10% to Rs 711.78 crore from Rs 790.21 crore in FY25. Profit after tax declined 12% to Rs 98.20 crore from Rs 111.99 crore. EBITDA was almost flat at Rs 187.85 crore. Its net worth improved to Rs 502.95 crore from Rs 257.75 crore, while total borrowings stood at Rs 223.58 crore at the end of March 2026. Since the issue is a pure offer for sale, investors will closely watch valuation, the company’s growth outlook and whether demand from defence, aerospace and performance fabric customers can revive revenue growth. The IPO also comes at a time when speciality manufacturing and defence-linked businesses have drawn strong investor interest in the Indian market. The issue will have the standard reservation structure, with not more than 50% of the net offer for qualified institutional buyers, not less than 35% for retail investors and not less than 15% for non-institutional investors. SME IPO market The SME IPO market will also remain active next week. Happy Steels will open its Rs 25 crore NSE SME issue on July 9 and close it on July 13. The price band has been fixed at Rs 62 to Rs 66 per share. Devson Catalyst will also open on July 9 and close on July 13. The BSE SME issue size is about Rs 42.34 crore, with a price band of Rs 112 to Rs 118 per share. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times) .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
Nepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend improving quality and exploring new markets like China, Pakistan, the US, and Europe. View More
Kathmandu, Fresh from a disruption to tea export to India, a government task force report has suggested focussing attention on improving the commodity's quality apart from exploring newer markets, officials said Friday. After Indian authorities introduced strict regulation for testing Nepalese tea, export to India had halted since May 1. With diplomatic efforts by the Nepal government, the Indian authorities agreed to loosen its regulation and the export resumed from June 30. The episode has been a learning experience for Nepal, which exports almost 86 per cent of the tea produced in Nepal to India. The task force formed by the government to address the issues related to disruption of tea export to India, has in its report suggested exploring alternative markets for Nepalese tea besides India, said sources at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment. The report has not yet been officially released. "We have now focused our attention to improve tea quality and diversify the market," Deepak Khanal , director, National Tea and Coffee Development Board of Nepal, said. "We have asked the tea producers to further enhance the quality of their products." Live Events China, Pakistan, the US and Europe can be the alternative markets for Nepalese tea, Khanal, who is also the spokesperson for the board, Khanal told PTI. He, however, said that the Indian market cannot be ignored so far as the export of Nepalese tea is concerned. Apart from exporting almost 86 per cent of tea to India, Nepal's tea gardens , located mainly in Ilam and Jhapa districts of Koshi Province of southern Nepal bordering India, mostly hire senior Indian technicians for processing tea, according to Khanal. Nepal currently produces 26.5 million kgs tea annually, both CTC and orthodox combined together, which directly employs 60,000 plus labourers, Khanal added. After two months of stricter testing that had disrupted tea export to India, as per the new regulation, only 20 per cent of consignments dispatched to India will be tested for getting approval for export now. .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
Investigations into safety lapses are ongoing, with factory owners arrested. The extracted ammonia will be returned to the supplier for disposal or reuse. View More
Authorities on Saturday initiated a multi-agency operation to safely extract and remove ammonia gas stored at a local seafood export company, where a tragic leak last month claimed the lives of 18 women migrant workers. As a precautionary measure, traffic in the vicinity has been diverted and workers from neighbouring industries within a 300-metre radius of the facility have been evacuated, Tiruvallur District Collector S Kavitha told reporters here. The extraction process, which began at 8 am, is scheduled to conclude by 5 pm, though officials are prepared to extend the operation to Sunday morning if the removal remains incomplete. The clearance operation comes in the wake of the June 21 gas leak at the St Peter & Paul Seafoods Exports Private Limited plant in Kannigaipair village. A toxic ammonia leak from a cooling pipe left 18 women workers dead and over 80 others hospitalised with severe respiratory distress. The victims, all migrant workers, predominantly hailed from Odisha, Assam, and Jharkhand. Following the tragedy, the state government, the State Commission for Women, and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) launched probes into alleged industrial safety lapses, leading to the arrest of the factory owners. Live Events Providing details on Saturday's clearance drive, Kavitha said the operation is being executed with the coordination of the safety team, health department, fire and rescue services, police, and pollution control officials following two days of logistical planning. To ensure strict safety, authorities have restricted access to a 30-metre 'hot zone', where only 15 technical experts equipped with protective kits are permitted to handle the gas removal. Fire, health, and rescue personnel are stationed on standby in a 30 to 75-metre radius, ready to mobilise immediately if emergency communication is received from the hot zone via walkie-talkie. An outer perimeter has been secured at 300 metres, where traffic has been completely halted and additional emergency teams are deployed. The Collector clarified that while no residential properties fall within this 300-metre exclusion zone, residents have been briefed on safety protocols and response actions in the event of an accidental leak. Officials have also urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities. Once extracted, the ammonia will be transported back to the supply company for a final decision regarding its safe disposal or reuse. Additionally, the Food Safety department has collected samples of the prawns stored at the secured warehouse, and a decision on their disposal will be taken after laboratory test results are received. .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
SBI Funds Management, India's largest mutual fund, is planning a significant IPO, potentially raising up to ?2,000 crore through a pre-IPO placement. This move precedes a larger ?11,400 crore issue, slated for July. The entire IPO will be an offer for sale, with existing shareholders State Bank of India and Amundi India offloading shares. The fund house, holding a substantial market share, is valued highly in the unlisted market. View More
SBI Funds Management , India's largest mutual fund, is looking to raise up to ₹2,000 crore from institutional investors through a pre-IPO placement ahead of its proposed ₹11,400 crore issue, people familiar with the matter said. The move comes amid strong investor demand for what is set to be India's largest IPO so far in 2026. The pre-issue share sale is unlikely to exceed ₹2,000 crore, one of the people said. "The pre-IPO placement will be part of the overall public issue. So, the shares on offer in the IPO could be around ₹9,500 crore," the person said. An email sent to SBI Funds Management did not elicit a response until press time. The fund house, which has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), is set to launch the IPO between July 14 and July 16, with a possible listing on July 21. The IPO will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS), with no fresh capital being raised. Existing shareholders State Bank of India (SBI) and Amundi India Holding will together sell 20.37 crore equity shares, representing around 10% of the company's paid-up equity capital. Live Events SBI is expected to sell about 12.8 crore shares, while Amundi will offload around 7.5 crore shares. SBI Funds Management is a joint venture between SBI, which holds around a 61.9% stake and France-based Amundi with 36.4%. In the unlisted market, SBI Funds shares were trading at around ₹828 apiece on Friday, implying a valuation of about ₹1.68 lakh crore, marginally above the ₹1.65 lakh crore market capitalisation of listed peer ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company . The stock has gained about 21% in the unlisted market over the past year. The fund house had a market share of around 15.5% and managed a quarterly average assets under management of about ₹12.5 lakh crore as of December. .Pbanner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;background-color:#ec1c40;margin-top:20px;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:#fff;line-height:10px;} .Pbannertext{display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannertext img{height:20px;margin:0 6px} .Pbannerbutton a{display:flex;align-items:center;background-color:#fff;color:#ec1c40;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:15px;font-family:'Montserrat';} .Pbannerbutton img{height:20px;margin-right:6px} .Pbannerbutton a:hover{background-color:#f7f7f7} Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
British Hindus in Cambridgeshire have been denied their first place of worship in Northstowe, with a local council awarding faith land to a church and Muslim group. Hindu Samaj Northstowe's bid, proposing an interfaith centre and temple, was scored lower than the Northstowe Church Network's proposal. This leaves around 150 Hindu families without a local space for worship and cultural practices, forcing them to travel long distances. View More
President Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the office of the Director of National Intelligence has begun firing intel officials, MS NOW reported. View More
William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), during a news conference at the Federal Housing Finance Association (FHFA) headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has begun a new spate of firings within the ranks of the U.S. intelligence community, MS Now reported on Friday.Pulte, whom President Donald Trump tapped as acting spy chief in June, sent out notices of termination on Thursday to dozens of intelligence officials, MS Now reported, citing an intelligence official who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.The intelligence official told MS Now that the Trump administration was removing officials "who they believe are deep state" and who have allegedly failed to provide complete pictures of available intelligence.The White House and the office of the Director of National Intelligence did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday. Read more CNBC politics coverageTrump wants delay but E. Jean Carroll wants to gets paid â now: Court filingTrump: Others invest my money, I'm profiting because of stock marketSouth Korean government discriminated against Coupang, House report finds CNN first reported last month that Pulte had eliminated several political appointees who served under Tulsi Gabbard, the former director of national intelligence who announced her resignation in May.Trump reportedly said in early June that he wanted Pulte to "start the process" of firing large numbers of DNI employees. The office of DNI oversees 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA and the National Security Agency.The president's decision to tap Pulte has drawn sharp bipartisan criticism from members of Congress.Pulte, who also serves as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has used his perch to investigate opponents of Trump's for alleged mortgage fraud.Amid congressional opposition to Pulte, Trump in June announced that Jay Clayton, the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, was his permanent pick for DNI.The Senate attempted to fast-track Clayton's bid, scheduling a confirmation hearing for June 17. But Trump scuttled the effort, instructing Clayton not to attend in a Truth Social post hours before the hearing and stating that Pulte would remain acting DNI in the interim.Pulte assumed the interim role on June 19, gaining access to the most sensitive U.S. intelligence data. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.