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The coolest trusted adult in India

How to deal with friendship breakups?

Disha
Hello, besties! So, last night, while I was doom-scrolling through Instagram (as one does, duh!), I came across a post... Read More

Love languages 101: expressing love the right way

Shreya
Lately, it feels like love languages are popping up everywhere on social media. Whether it’s a reel saying “if he doesn’t know your love language, dump him” or... Read More

‘My teacher hates me Disha!’

Disha
My teacher doesn’t like me. I don’t enjoy my classes anymore and feel stressed. What to do? Sana,14, Chandigarh. Are you sure?  Okay Sana, first of all heyyy!... Read More

Science Lab

Logic behind all things teen

Why do teens love to sleep late?

Umeza Peera
Most teenagers love to sleep late (and get up late!), but do you know there is science behind it? Well, next time your... Read More

Have you been very tired lately?

Team TeenBook
Do your friends keep telling you that you look a little pale? Or have you felt some weaknesses, some sluggishness?... Read More

Why is junk food irresistible?

Rishika
Even though some of us may have learnt how to cook stuff like french fries, noodles, and momos at home, we actually... Read More

What makes you unique!

Nehaa Singh
Want to find out why you have curly hair but your friend has straight hair? Or why do you look like your mom but your... Read More

What makes us happy?

Rishika
For some it’s food, for others its exercise or a good book! Yes, we are talking about what makes us happy. Ever... Read More

Curiosity Central

Station for all confusions

How to handle exams?

Team TeenBook
Exams, in any form, can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us – some feel sleepless before an exam,... Read More
PCOS, PCOS

What are PCOS and PCOD?

Team TeenBook
Ahana, 16, is facing a lot of problems with her menstrual cycle. Her periods are irregular and painful. Her mother noticed her discomfort and took her to a doctor. After... Read More

But you said yes last time…

Team TeenBook
“But you were okay with it earlier”, Aryan told Sara when she refused to let him kiss her. He further argued by saying, “but you said yes last time!” This kind... Read More

Canteen Talk

Chit-chat from across the country

Sibling Survival 101

Shreya
Aisha, Rahul, Meher, and Sid have one thing in common – they are all not very happy about their siblings! Is... Read More
Tips for dealing with life's hardships

‘What if they don’t believe me?’

Shreya Mishra
Sameer (14) has been trying to avoid talking to anyone for the last few days and Neha (14), his childhood best friend,... Read More

How to initiate talking with parents?

Shreya
Have you ever found talking to your parents to be like navigating a maze without a map? We’ve all been there. How do... Read More

‘My parents are separating’

Sanya Ghai
Mehul’s parents are separating and he is feeling really stressed about how his life is going to change forever. As he... Read More

How to stop being a bully?

Sanya Ghai
Mehul, 13, enjoys sitting at the front of his class for attention from his teacher, and has a reputation for being... Read More

Ask The Expert

Practical advice you can trust

Why should I write things down, when I can remember them?

Kanika Kush
I would say this frequently to my parents in my teen years.  My teen brain followed the simple logic: If it has... Read More

When I was called ‘large’ by a shopkeeper

Kanika Kush
I was eleven when I got my first period and naturally my body filled out. I had to go shopping for clothes and I remember how suddenly I went from medium to large. The... Read More

When I asked my son about his ‘affair’!

Kanika Kush
My fourteen-year-old son was generally being a bit chatty the other day and talking about trends in the school and what everyone is up to these days etc; so, the sneaky... Read More

Feelings Express

Your moods, your stories

‘I did not feel ready for it’

Umeza Peera
Ananya (16) has started dating Ronit (17) the most handsome boy in the college, she is feeling on top of the world. She... Read More

‘I felt left out’

Sanya Ghai
Lately, Sneha (15) has been feeling that her friends are ignoring her. She feels hurt but is not sure why this was... Read More

‘I felt embarrassed’

Kartik
Kartik (16) recalls his first day in school when everyone laughed at him and teased him by calling names. What exactly... Read More

I sometimes wish to go back to lockdown life!

Amrita
Reflecting on her life three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Amrita experienced profound changes and challenges.... Read More

I want to be on the field but on my terms!

Lkisha
Kanika (15) loves football at school, but she and her friends are worried about continuing with the sport. Are their... Read More

That's puzzling!

The solution is right here

Why can’t I watch an ‘A’ movie?

Himani Bakhda
Avanti, 14, overheard a bunch of friends in her class talk excitedly about an ‘A’ rated (18+ film) on Netflix. This... Read More
Threats, blackmail, physical hurt

Signs that you are in an unhealthy relationship

Team TeenBook
Agustya loves Tanisha – so much so that he does not want to share her with anyone. He gets really annoyed if Tanisha goes to her friend’s birthday party without... Read More

How to handle peer pressure?

Abhimanyu R
Everyone faces peer pressure about some or the other thing – sometimes it’s a PS4 or a smartphone that your classmate has but you don’t, while other times it... Read More

Calm Corner

A safe space for your thoughts

The FOMO chronicles: When your friends forget you exist

Shreya
Rohan feels left out as his friends talk inside jokes and make plans without him. With Ishan’s advice, he starts to... Read More

Dear Gullu, I miss you: A 13-year-old’s heartfelt goodbye to her pet

Saumya
Himani(13) is devastated due to the death of her pet dog, Gullu. She shares  some of her fond memories and moments... Read More

Being the new kid in the class is scary!

Vinayana Khurana
New schools can be overwhelming, with all the jitters of meeting unfamiliar faces and fitting in. Vinayana shared with... Read More

How sharing my feelings changed everything for me

Saumya
15-year-old Anjali was a very confident girl, but suddenly something happened in her life that took away the smile from... Read More

How to keep calm and pimple on?

Shreya
Trisha spills the tea in her diary for TeenBook, sharing how she turned her “ugh, life’s so unfair”... Read More

My Diary

Your scribbling matters

I almost gave up, but here I am!

Anumeha
Anaya (16) faced a major setback when health issues caused her to miss a dream audition. After surgery and months of... Read More

I don’t raise my hand despite knowing the right answer!

Shreya Misra
Ritika (15) panics at the thought of talking to strangers or speaking in a big group. At first, she thought it was just a phase but then it became a part of her everyday... Read More

‘He would laugh at me for asking things’

Shreya Mishra
Shagun (15) felt humiliated when her boyfriend would laugh at small things and make fun of her. Earlier she thought that he was just teasing her. But it somehow did not... Read More

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