I like the ideas of these, though I'd be inclined to tweak them slightly:
Shield bash: While wielding a shield, whenever you take the attack action you can make a single attack using your shield as a bonus action. You are proficient with this attack and it deals d4 + your strength modifier as bludgeoning damage.
^ line it up with the same form of action economy as TWF or PAM
Parry: While wielding a two-handed melee weapon you gain a +2 AC bonus against melee weapon attacks made by creatures within your reach.
^ less tracking involved.
Now questions about shield bashing:
- Would shield bash's to hit and damage rolls be modified by a +1/+2/+3 shield?
- Would a modified shield (MM p204: Lizardfolk's spiked shield) override the 1d4 bludgeoning damage?
- Does treating a shield as a weapon negate the Dueling fighting style?
- Is treating a shield as a weapon compatible with the Dual Wielder feat?