Frequently Asked Questions
Room parent questions
Is a room mom the same as PTO?
No. Room mom or room parent is a classroom job. PTO or PTA is the school parent organization. One person can do both. Most people should not have to. The room mom guide has the full breakdown.
Does every school have a room parent?
No. Some schools use class coordinators, room reps, or a PTO classroom chair. The work is the same: one class, one teacher, a finite list of events.
Who runs the class party?
The teacher’s rules, then the room parent. PTO may fund or set building-wide food rules. They usually do not book the inflatable for room 14. Party rules that work are in the room mom guide.
Can a dad be a room parent?
Yes. The clipboard does not care. If you have a truck and a folding table, you are already overqualified.
What should a PTO send classroom volunteers in week one?
How you will communicate, what you actually need, and permission to say no. The Volunteer Welcome Note is that letter.
What is I Survived Room Parent?
A room parent is a classroom job. PTO and PTA are the school parent organization. We make free one-page tools and merch for the people who said yes to the clipboard. The kit is optional. The jokes are not.
Orders, returns and shipping
What is your return policy?
Every item is printed just for you when you order, so all sales are final and we can't accept returns for size or change of mind. Please check the size chart before ordering. If your order arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email contactus@isurvivedroomparent.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a free replacement or a full refund to your original payment method, and you won't need to send anything back. Free printables are digital downloads, so there's nothing to return.
How do I initiate a return?
All sales are final, so we can't accept returns for size or change of mind. If your order arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email contactus@isurvivedroomparent.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a free replacement or a full refund to your original payment method.
How long does it take to process a refund?
If your order arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email contactus@isurvivedroomparent.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a free replacement or a full refund to your original payment method.
Can I exchange an item?
Exchanges are not offered for size or change of mind. Please check the size chart before ordering. If your order arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email contactus@isurvivedroomparent.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a free replacement or a full refund to your original payment method.
How much is shipping?
Free U.S. shipping on orders of $50 or more. Orders under $50 ship for a flat $4.95.
Do you offer international shipping?
Not at this time. Stay tuned, coming soon!
How can I track my order?
Once your order has shipped, you will receive a confirmation email with a tracking number.
What should I do if my order is damaged or defective?
If your order arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email contactus@isurvivedroomparent.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a free replacement or a full refund to your original payment method, and you won't need to send anything back.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Because every item is printed just for you when you order, all sales are final and we can't accept changes or cancellations for size or change of mind. If your order arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email contactus@isurvivedroomparent.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a photo.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
How can I contact customer support?
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at contactus@isurvivedroomparent.com.