Confidence building

Amogh shares a page of his diary as he prepares to change schools. Again. A difficult goodbye or the chance for a new beginning. Find out in this edition of Dear diary.  Dear diary, “You’re joining a new school!” These five words (or six, if you count “you’re” as “you are”) basically shake up everything Continue reading...

Charu and Advika are sitting together in the school canteen during a recess, but Charu seems a little upset. Can a chat with Advika change her mood? Read to find out in this edition of Canteen talk. ​​Advika: Hey, that picture you posted yesterday, you looked amazing! Loved the dress. Charu: Thanks… but honestly, I Continue reading...

Saumya told TeenBook how she took pills to get taller — just because people kept judging her. But things went wrong, and she learned it’s better to love yourself than try to change for others. A few days ago, I was on my way home from office, sitting quietly in the metro. That’s when I Continue reading...

It’s not just about good vibes — the words people say to you actually have power. Ever wondered why a simple “Good job!” from your parents feels so nice? Turns out, there’s actual science behind it! And it plays a big role in shaping your confidence, emotional strength, and even how you handle stress. Let’s Continue reading...

Riddhi (17) always felt her heart race and her mind go blank whenever she had to speak in front of a crowd. But she finally figured out why it happens—and how to handle it. Let’s find out more in That’s Puzzling! I still remember the first time I had to speak in front of my Continue reading...

Trisha spills the tea in her diary for TeenBook, sharing how she turned her “ugh, life’s so unfair” days into “wow, I did that!” moments. From epic fails to small wins, she proves that a little sass, a lot of grit, and some cheerleaders in your corner can totally change the game. Her story’s like Continue reading...

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...

Anaya (16) faced a major setback when health issues caused her to miss a dream audition. After surgery and months of recovery, she almost gave up on dancing. With support from her family, she fought back and was recently accepted to her dream university. Anaya shares her journey of resilience through her diary with TeenBook. Continue reading...

Hey Disha, Ayan, my bf of one year, cheated on me for a good-looking girl. I am just so mad! I just can’t understand why he did that. Am I ugly? Am I not worth the love? Lyla, 16, Mumbai  Hey Lyla, calm down. So many negative thoughts about yourself in one go! Your boyfriend Continue reading...