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  • Who discovered adolescence?

    Umeza Peera | On 20-08-2023
    Did you know that adolescence was first discovered by American psychologist G.Stanley Hall as a distinct phase of human growth? Hall, also known as the father of Adolescents Psychology, uncovered many interesting facts about teenagers that still hold so relevant 100 years on! Let’s dive right in. The word “adolescence”  first came into prevalence in Continue reading...
  • ‘I want to become popular’

    Rishika | On 19-08-2023
    Arjun wants to become a part of the most popular group at school. Riya too! But their other friends do not understand their obsession with the popular group. Not you losers Riya, Arjun, Yash and Damini are close friends. They were standing in a circle gossiping when they saw some of their classmates take a Continue reading...
  • ‘I wish he had spoken to us’

    Team TeenBook | On 09-07-2023
    Riddhima tells her friends about their classmate Vihaan who had just tried to hurt himself after he failed in several subjects this term. Is everything alright? Riddhima (14) walked to the school canteen for lunch and looked around for her gang. Finally spotting them in the far right corner she made her way through the Continue reading...
  • What does LGBTQIA mean?

    Team Teenbook | On 30-05-2023
    You’ve heard your friends talk about these terms or perhaps in a recent movie you were watching. Or there could be some emotions you may be noticing yourself. So if these terms and words are playing on your mind, then read on. The term LGBTQIA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual. Continue reading...
  • What causes irregular periods?

    Umeza Peera | On 28-05-2023
    Menstruation/periods are called irregular when the length of the cycle is more than 35 days, or if the duration varies every time it happens. There are multiple causes for an irregular cycle. for the same. Let’s dig into the reasons in this week’s Science Lab. Photo: Shutterstock/Sino Studio/Person in the photo is a model.  The Continue reading...
  • Should I shave my legs Disha?

    Disha | On 09-05-2023
    Should I just shave my legs and arms Disha? I want to look good in shorts. Tia, 14 Hello, puberty! Hi Tia. So my super secret informant told me you’ve hit the plane called puberty huh? First of all yayyy! Tia, who is also my super secret informant, is officially a big girl now you Continue reading...
  • How to keep New Year resolutions?

    Rishika | On 03-12-2022
    “I will exercise regularly”, “I will not eat junk food”, “I will study seriously”. Ever wondered why we make New Year resolutions? And more importantly how to keep them! Then stop wondering and read on. We’ve got it all covered – in this edition of Science Lab. New Year, New Me! You must have heard Continue reading...
  • I’m teased for being girly, help!

    Disha | On 16-08-2022
    Hey Disha, everyone at school teases me saying I behave like a girl. They say I am “too girly” because I play badminton and dodgeball (often with girls) and participate in home science projects. I like my activities and do not want to change. But I am sick of being teased. What should I do? Continue reading...
  • How to convince parents for a pet?

    Disha | On 10-08-2022
    Hi Disha, I want to get home a puppy so badly but my mom says it’s going to be very tough. My dad too didn’t support my request. Abeerjas, 13, Sonipat. Bringing home a baby Heyyyy you. So first of all I would like to tell you that I went through the same thing. I Continue reading...