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    What does the ‘F’ word mean?

    Team TeenBook | May 15th, 2020
    Arjun (12) wasn’t sure if he should ask his mom what it meant but many of his classmates had been using the word during fights and he didn’t quite understand what it meant. The other day he almost uttered it in response to a rude classmate. ‘I can ask you, right? ‘Mom, what does f@uk Continue reading...
  • Love Languages 101: Expressing Love the Right Way

    Shreya | On 11-12-2024
    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 someone flexing their gift-giving rizz in the comments, everyone’s suddenly obsessed with this term. But what even are love languages? And why should you care? Don’t worry, Continue reading...
  • improving relationships, emotional intelligence

    What’s POV and why should you care? Understanding perspectives

    Shreya Misra | On 03-12-2024
    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...
  • ‘My teacher hates me Disha!’

    Disha | On 02-12-2024
    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! Whats up! Well you just told me that so we’ll get to that in a minute. And why would anybody hate you man! You’re such a cutie! Continue reading...
  • When I was called ‘large’ by a shopkeeper

    Kanika Kush | On 02-12-2024
    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 same shopkeeper who would bring a size small to me earlier without blinking an eye, started staring at me and saying Continue reading...
  • Is self-care just for when you’re feeling down?

    Shreya | On 28-11-2024
    When you hear the word “self-care,” what comes to mind? Maybe some skincare, binge-watching a favorite show, or just taking a break. But is self-care only for the days when you’re feeling low, or can it be something more? In this edition of Science Lab, let’s break down what self-care really means—and why it’s helpful Continue reading...
  • Have you been very tired lately?

    Team TeenBook | On 22-11-2024
    Do your friends keep telling you that you look a little pale? Or have you felt some weaknesses, some sluggishness? Well, you might just be experiencing a common condition called anemia. And in this week’s Science Lab, we’re here to break it down for you!     Understanding anemia First off, what exactly is anemia? Continue reading...
  • I felt so…off.

    Shreya | On 21-11-2024
    Sia, 17, is getting ready for her farewell party at school but nothing she wears is sitting right with her. She’s changed countless outfits but the only thing getting worse is her mood. Read along as she shares her experience and figures out what’s behind that “off” feeling in this edition of That’s puzzling.  She Continue reading...
  • ‘I felt left out’

    Sanya Ghai | On 09-11-2024
    Lately, Sneha (15) has been feeling that her friends are ignoring her. She feels hurt but is not sure why this was happening. Should she move on or try to blend in more? We are a group of seven friends: Trisha, Simran, Gunjan, Rashit, Deepan, Ankita and I. I am close to all of them Continue reading...
  • Why can’t I watch an ‘A’ movie?

    Himani Bakhda | On 30-10-2024
    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 watch an ‘A’ film on her sister Manali’s (19) laptop. Here’s what happens next… A for Adventure Avanti was eating her lunch during the break Continue reading...