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16-18 Years

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    ‘Do all boys do it?’

    Sraboni Bhattacharya | Aug 25th, 2020
    Rohan (13) overheard the word masturbation at school and was clueless what it meant and why his seniors assumed that all people of his age do it. He comes home and catches his elder brother Reyansh off guard with his curiosity. Did he get answers to all his questions? The senior group talk  Eighth graders Continue reading...
  • I almost gave up, but here I am!

    Anumeha | On 04-10-2024
    Anaya (16) faced a major setback when health issues caused her to miss a dream audition. After surgery and months of recovery, she almost gave up on dancing. With support from her family, she fought back and was recently accepted to her dream university. Anaya shares her journey of resilience through her diary with TeenBook. Continue reading...
  • Sibling Survival 101

    Shreya | On 06-09-2024
    Aisha, Rahul, Meher, and Sid have one thing in common – they are all not very happy about their siblings! Is sibling rivalry driving you crazy too? Join these friends in this edition of Canteen Talk as they hilariously dish out their best tricks for dealing with annoying siblings. The school canteen is buzzing with Continue reading...
  • Teen mental health guide by TeenBook

    When do you know something is wrong? Understanding mental health

    Team Teenbook | On 07-08-2024
    Akshay had a workshop in his school today on mental health, where the guest speaker emphasized that students should focus on their mental health and make it a priority. But this left Akshay with many questions. What does focusing on mental health mean? How can you tell if your mental health needs attention? What are Continue reading...
  • Teens managing stress

    How can I handle my emotions?

    Disha | On 22-07-2024
    Hey Disha, I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately. There are days when I get super emotional, like when I miss my school bus, forget my homework, and then argue with my best friend—all in one day! Everything just piles up, and I can’t control my emotions. How can I stay in control of my feelings Continue reading...
  • Mental health support and resources for teens

    What is mental health: A lesson from Bollywood!

    Team TeenBook | On 16-07-2024
    Rehan was more excited than usual to reach school and talk to his gang (Mehul, Ria, Shanaya, Nitin, Adya) at the canteen about a movie he saw last night. Rehan’s gang had a ritual of discussing movies and series they watch and dissecting them bit by bit, discussing what they like, what they hate, and Continue reading...
  • Teen learning about empathy and compassion

    Why don’t we get people at times: Understanding Empathy

    Shreya | On 12-07-2024
    Aarav, Riya and Rohan’s lunchtime debate takes an unexpected turn as they try to figure out the secret to stronger friendships and better understanding in their everyday lives. Want to figure this out too? Listen in to their Canteen talk.     Aarav and Riya were still buzzing from their last debate with Rohan about Continue reading...
  • Tips for dealing with life's hardships

    Why is my life so hard!

    Shreya | On 08-07-2024
    Raghav didn’t make the cricket team. How did he handle the disappointment, and what valuable lessons did he learn along the way? Dive into this week’s edition to explore Raghav’s journey as he shares a heartfelt page from his diary.   Dear diary,  Today was tough. I mean, seriously tough. Life feels like one of Continue reading...
  • How to cope with emotional confusion

    I feel so lost

    Shreya | On 18-06-2024
    Meet Aditi, a 17-year-old girl, a happy go lucky person with a vibrant personality. Lately, she’s been feeling unsure about herself. Who is she, and what does she want for her future? All her friends seem very sure of who they are and what they want to do. Shouldn’t she have also figured it out Continue reading...
  • improving relationships, emotional intelligence

    Is paneer overrated? Understanding perspectives

    Shreya Misra | On 12-06-2024
    Say hello to Aarav and Riya, the ultimate frenemy duo always on the hunt for their next debate topic. This time, it’s all about paneer! But hold up, when their senior, Rohan, swoops in, things take an interesting turn. Wondering what magic words Rohan dropped to make them rethink their stance? Keep reading to find Continue reading...