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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...
  • 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 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...
  • 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...
  • ‘I felt embarrassed’

    Kartik | On 01-05-2024
    Kartik (16) recalls his first day in school when everyone laughed at him and teased him by calling names. What exactly happened? He shares his story with TeenBook.  First day of school  Every person in the room laughed at me, except the teacher.  I was on the verge of tears. I kept looking down wondering Continue reading...
  • I don’t raise my hand despite knowing the right answer!

    Shreya Misra | On 23-04-2024
    Ritika (15) panics at the thought of talking to strangers or speaking in a big group. At first, she thought it was just a phase but then it became a part of her everyday life. She couldn’t even raise her hand in class to answer a question or go on to the school stage to Continue reading...
  • How to initiate talking with parents?

    Shreya | On 20-04-2024
    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...
  • ‘He would laugh at me for asking things’

    Shreya Mishra | On 15-04-2024
    Shagun (15) felt humiliated when her boyfriend would laugh at small things and make fun of her. Earlier she thought that he was just teasing her. But it somehow did not feel right to be treated that way. She shares a page of her diary with us.  Dear Diary, I know I haven’t written in Continue reading...
  • My parents switched my school. I am so nervous!

    Disha | On 10-04-2024
    Hey Disha! Guess what? My mumma and papa dropped a bombshell – they’re switching my school!  I’m kinda freaking out about starting over in a new place. Got any tips to help me survive this? Sana, 16 Hey there, drama queen! So, I heard that your parents pulled a surprise switcheroo on you and now Continue reading...
  • New college, how to make friends, help!

    Disha | On 01-02-2024
    Hey Disha! So, I’m gearing up for college and freaking out a bit about making friends and all. Any tips on how to not be a total awkward potato and actually get people to like hanging out with me? Help a friend out! Ahana, 18, Pune.      Hey there, and welcome to adulting 101 Continue reading...