Kids in the Capital is all about parents in Ottawa helping each other out by sharing tips and advice. Each month we ask a parenting question and we want to hear all the gems of advice you have to share. Just leave your answers in the comments! And if you have a question you’d like to see in a future question, leave it in the comments too! Question of the month #4:

It's hard to believe the summer is almost done and that it's time for back to school!

Many kids have a hard time with transition and back to school is a BIG transition. Do you have any tips on how to ease kids back into school?

And there are many Kids in the Capital readers who have kids starting school for the first time this year. Do any of you veteran parents have tips on how both kids AND parents can get through this emotional and big milestone?

Lastly - do you have any favourite backpacks, lunchbags, school supplies, shopping tips, etc? We' love to hear them!