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    Parents don’t let me wear what I want to!

    Disha | Aug 13th, 2023
    Hey Disha, what’s up? I am so frustrated. My parents don’t let me wear what I want to. I love shorts, dresses etc but they won’t allow them. All my classmates wear short dresses. Why can’t I? Alyana, 14, Lucknow. Obvious solution Heyyy Alyana! Ohoo 🙁 Sadly, this is such a common problem in so Continue reading...
  • How to initiate talking with parents?

    Shreya | On 20-04-2025
    Have you ever found talking to your parents to be like navigating a maze without a map? We’ve all been there. How do you approach them without triggering a lecture? How can you make them truly understand what you’re saying? Well, Ria and her friends  Aarav, and Saniya are discussing this topic today in Canteen Continue reading...
  • The FOMO chronicles: When your friends forget you exist

    Shreya | On 19-02-2025
    Rohan feels left out as his friends talk inside jokes and make plans without him. With Ishan’s advice, he starts to see things differently—but will it change anything? Let’s find out today!  After school—Rohan and Ishan—are sitting on the last bus seat heading home. Rohan looks distracted, staring at the ground. Ishan: Bro, you look Continue reading...
  • Being the new kid in the class is scary!

    Vinayana Khurana | On 05-02-2025
    New schools can be overwhelming, with all the jitters of meeting unfamiliar faces and fitting in. Vinayana shared with TeenBook, reminiscing about her diary entry from a day that began with nerves but turned into something extraordinary. Thanks to Mira’s curiosity and kindness, what started as a scary first day transformed into the beginning of Continue reading...
  • ‘I did not feel ready for it’

    Umeza Peera | On 18-01-2025
    Ananya (16) has started dating Ronit (17) the most handsome boy in the college, she is feeling on top of the world. She talks to Ronit every day, he makes her laugh and giggle all the time but today is different. She is hesitant and they are not talking. What went wrong? Let’s find out Continue reading...
  • How to deal with friendship breakups?

    Disha | On 08-01-2025
    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 breakups hurt worse than actual breakups.” And while that might not be my exact definition of maturity, the statement does hit hard. Just like a teen messaged me Continue reading...
  • Love languages 101: expressing love the right way

    Disha | 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...
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    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...
  • 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...
  • ‘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...