HI Mrs. Peavy,
You can do survival kits like this one we recently designed for teachers but can easily be converted for parents:
www.ptotoday.com/boards/35-auctions/1649...t=6&start=528#166089.
The previous posts in this thread (even though they are several years old!) also have great ideas.
Here's another suggestion I found on the site that was posted by a community member. This is for a volunteer survival kit, but, again, it could be adapted for parents:
"As a new volunteer for the PTO [or other organizational name], here are a
few things to help you "survive" the experience!
Toothpick -- to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others.
Rubber band -- to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the
way you want, but it will work out.
Band Aid -- to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's.
Eraser -- to remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it is okay.
Chewing Gum -- to remind you to stick with it, and you can accomplish
anything.
Mint -- to remind you that you are worth a mint.
Candy Kiss -- to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug every day.
Tea Bag -- to remind you to relax daily & count your blessings. "
You can use any type of container/bag to hold these items...a small bag tied
with a ribbon, a small gift box, etc.
Hope this helps!