Kiss & Zutell: Help! I Need Some Questions.

Advice Columnist Asks Readers to Submit Away!

By: Irene Zutell

March 15, 2011

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Dear Kiss & Zutell—

Help! I need more questions for this column.

Kiss and Zutell

Dear Kiss & Zutell—

Don't worry. I'm sure all your readers will submit questions in the comment section below. Remind them that there is no such thing as a stupid question—only stupid answers! Tell them you are looking for questions on a range of subjects—relationships, school, work, love, sex, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, children, teenagers. Anything.

Remind them that you cover it all. You've fielded questions on Botox, breast enhancement, jealous husbands, angry daughters, Facebook. There's no subject too small or too big that you won't handle. Maybe you won't handle it the way your readers would like, but it will be handled!

Tell them to look at your other blogs to get ideas. Tell them it's easy. It's fun. It's safe. Best of all, it's free.

Good luck!

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rfhamop | Mar 17, 2011

Been married for eighteen years with three kids, been on and off work due to babysitting, always been insecure with my relationship with husband, love him too much maybe so I became jealous - extemely....now have been turning into a new leaf, i guess getting older finally stayed off my husbands back...but looks like he changed already...seemed like it maybe too late for me to change...he may have taken some steps or plan B..sex seemed like its a duty for him...tralalalala..that's it done then I should be happy...though ive always been a good housewife even if im always jealous...love to cook, doing household chores....so what seemed to have changed? Can you see it better from the outside?? help?

Anonymous | Mar 17, 2011

I became my niece's legal guardian last summer. She told me she is a lesbian. Now, we don't care who she loves - we love her just the way she is. However, I'm not sure how to handle sleepover requests. I mean, I would never have let my daughter spend the night with a boy, or my son spend the night with a girl. So, is it okay for her to spend the night with another girl?

Anonymous | Mar 16, 2011

Dear Kiss & Zutell, My daughter is enrolled in kindergarten for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. I found out the school does not have air conditioning due to its age. The school has come highly recommended and is a school which focuses on the arts (my daughter is very artistic). On days that are too hot to keep the children they let the kids out early, but that means I have to leave work. I happen to need my pay check....Do I keep her in the school? A good portion of the school year will be very hot! Should I request to transfer her to a school with air conditioning? Sincerly, Melting Mommy

Irene Zutell | Mar 16, 2011

This was also posted in wrong section: Dear Kiss & Zutell .... Do I tell my teen the truth when asked if I smoked pot? or had premarital sex? Sincerely, HWS Grad In all seriousness ... I have never had this question, but thought it might be a good one for you to tackle. I've always told the kids the truth - followed by "Yes, but I am not proud of it" Thoughts??

Irene Zutell | Mar 16, 2011

Here's a question posted in the wrong place: Anonymous | Mar 16, 2011 Dear Kiss and Zutell, We have friends who have 3 beautiful children, two of them toddlers. Our families are close and we regularly do things together, often dining out or going to community events. The problem is this - the kids are usually wearing dirty clothes with their hair (the girls) in tangles and messy faces and hands. Sometimes (and I cringe even saying this!), they even smell a little funny. We were actually out once where I overheard someone say "such beautiful children but why are they so dirty..." It bothers me too and frankly I get a little embarrassed for them sometimes. Should I say something to my friend, their mother, or just mind my own business. It's such a personal thing....and parenting is hard enough without others being critical. What should I do??? Thanks, Conflicted Friend

Anonymous | Mar 16, 2011

My son is in kindergarten and really enjoys it but has had a few instances when another child has hit or pushed him or when he has done the same to another. I have expressed my concern to his teacher but he seems decidedly unconcerned. My biggest issue is that these early years seem be so formative and I am working really hard to make sure my son doesn't become a bully or a target. My question: when do we become concerned as a parent that we might have a bully on our hands, either our own child or another? What do we do if the school does nothing about it? Thanks! candc320@gmail.com

Anonymous | Mar 16, 2011

So, I started baby sitting at 10 years old ... no I won't tell you how old I am! Any way I now have a 12 year old and 9 year old; both boys. When can I leave them alone and for how long? I leave them to go on a run every now and then, but envision the house burning down while I'm gone .... then being blasted on a major news station for having left them alone. Please give me a reality check.

Anonymous | Mar 15, 2011

Dear Kiss and Zutell, I am a sassy 45 who thinks and acts like I'm 27...and I just got my hair cut off from being long to a short angled bob and I'm freaking out. I needed a change and my hairstylist begged me to do it. Now I look 10 pounds heavier and at least 60 years old. I fear I look like a CT suburban housewife, my biggest fear ever. What can I do?!

Anonymous | Mar 15, 2011

Some of my teenage daughter's friends dress a little inappropriately when they go out to the movies or dinner together. Maybe ho-chic is in and maybe I'm old fashioned but I just don't think 16 year olds should look like budding porn stars! They're actually nice girls, so that's not an issue, but I feel like should I say something to their parents. What would you do? Thank you, Stressed about dress.

Anonymous | Mar 15, 2011

Kiss & Zutell: I came home the other day to find my 11 year old and her friend sitting on the couch watching "Jersey Shore" - I told them to turn it off, that it's inappropriate for their age. My daughter's friend says she's allowed to watch Snookie-Snoopy-Sookie whatever all the time at her house. I could tell I embarassed my daughter but I just think those MTV shows are a little too racy for a tween. Am I wrong? Should I have waited til the friend was gone? And who the heck is Snookie anyway?! - WriterCrys