My Diary

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...

Myra (16) was not too sure how to tell her best friend that some of the things that she did were affecting her and not in a good way. But amidst the uncertainty, a newfound source of support emerged in the form of Shaurya. As Myra’s life took a positive turn, she found the courage Continue reading...

Twinkle (20) told her chachi (aunt) that she likes girls and her chachi advised her to date cute guys. Did she not hear her correctly? What and where was the confusion? Twinkle shares a page of her diary with TeenBook.  Exploring myself Dear Diary,  As a child, I hated wearing frocks, never liked Barbies, and Continue reading...

We rarely talk about the first time we notice our genital organs or the changes that occur in these organs during puberty. Isn’t it so? Well, not with our dear Trisha (15). Her discovery of her pubic hair is quite a story and one with a hair-curling twist in the end. Curious? Well, come then Continue reading...

Sia, 15, was surprised when she overheard two girls talking in her class that they want to wear padded bras because their breasts are too small. And here she was, always trying to wear loose-fitted tees and walking hunched because she thought her breasts were too big! What is the correct breast size? And does Continue reading...

Hey Disha, my friend Shagun (and even a few others I am close to) never pay attention to what I have to say, like ever. I listen to all her problems, cribs and also her rants. But when it comes to sharing my problems with her, she just seems so disinterested! I feel so neglected. Continue reading...

Hair, height and more Hey! My name is Aarav. I live in Ranchi and I am in Grade 8. Over the last few weeks, I have been noticing tiny hair on my chin. Papa tells me this is the first sign of Growing Up – when children begin to develop into adults. I am quite Continue reading...