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“Are we even a thing?” Let’s talk situationships & nanoships

Disha
Dear Disha, I’m so confused! My friend said she’s in a “situationship” and someone else mentioned a... Read More

I failed my exams, what do I do?

Disha
Hi Disha. I just checked out my midterm results and they’re… not good. I am freaking out. How will I tell my parents? What should I do? Please help! Arin, 14... Read More

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 that said, “Real maturity is knowing friendship... Read More
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Science Lab

Why am I like this? (explained!)

Why am I glued to my screen?

Amogh Khanna
If you’ve come to this article, you’re probably asking the question in the title.Fear not, excessive screen time is... Read More
improving relationships, emotional intelligence

Eight kinds of intelligence: Which one is yours?

Team TeenBook
If we were to ask you, what is that one question that you have to answer all the time, we bet your answer will be... Read More

Why you can’t stop scrolling: The science of social media addiction

Team Teenbook
Be honest—how many times have you picked up your phone today? Did you just check your notifications? Swiped through... Read More

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
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Curiosity Central

What is going on?

Everyone’s in love… I’m still decoding eye contact

Arshpreet
“Everyone in my class is suddenly in a relationship… but I’m still figuring out what love even means.”... Read More

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, others draw a blank when they see a question paper... 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
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Canteen Talk

Stuff you actually talk about at lunch.

I even told my brother I loved him

Saanvi
A serious news story gets two teens Devi and Maria thinking. Life is full of surprises, and not always the good kind.... Read More

I wanted to delete that post…

Saanvi
Charu and Advika are sitting together in the school canteen during a recess, but Charu seems a little upset. Can a chat... 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

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
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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
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Feelings Express

Let it out. We’re listening.

Online negativity almost got to me… until I did this

Vinayana Khurana
Ever dealt with online clout chasers? One mean comment almost ruined my Sunday chai, but guess what? I flipped the... Read More

My fear of Math and Mumma’s magical tips

Saumya
Rohit, a 10th-grade student, started feeling extremely stressed due to his upcoming board exams. The moment he opened... Read More

‘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
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That's puzzling!

Life is confusing. Let’s figure it out together.

Why do I feel nervous when speaking in front of people?

Team Teenbook
Riddhi (17) always felt her heart race and her mind go blank whenever she had to speak in front of a crowd. But she... Read More

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 made her curious. So, after school she tried to... 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
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Calm Corner

Mind full? Or mindful? A safe space for you.

She posted her pain and I finally felt seen!

Aarna
Today, Aarna shared a page from her diary with TeenBook, a moment of honesty about pretending to be okay online, and... Read More

What does a day of staying strong look like?

Vinayna Khurana
Vinayana shares with TeenBook what a regular day looks like when you’re just trying to stay strong. It’s... Read More

Positive Vibes Only? Nah! Positive Words Matter Too

Team Teenbook
It’s not just about good vibes — the words people say to you actually have power. Ever wondered why a simple... Read More

Help! Why am I crying over a meme?!

Shreya
Ever laughed at a meme and suddenly felt way too emotional? Aarav did too. One moment he was scrolling, the next he was... Read More

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
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My Diary

Pages from a teen’s life – unfiltered.

But they just don’t get me!

Meher
Written by 16-year-old Meher for TeenBook’s My Diary column, this piece captures the struggle of wanting your parents... Read More

The night pasta burned… and so did my heart

Tusharika
Written by our teen writer Tusharika for TeenBook’s My Diary column, this heartfelt piece shares the quiet struggles of growing up without parental support. From burnt... Read More

New school? Not again!

Amogh Khanna
Amogh shares a page of his diary as he prepares to change schools. Again. A difficult goodbye or the chance for a new beginning. Find out in this edition of Dear... Read More
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