Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman Stop Paying for Babysitters... Here's the Smarter Way to Do Date Night | Samuel Shreve
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Jan 8, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Samuel Shreve, a parent and community organizer, shares his innovative babysitting co-op system designed to make regular date nights stress-free. He highlights how traditional babysitting can hinder marriage time and details the simple yet effective token-based system that ensures fairness among families. Samuel explains how the co-op fosters community bonds, supports kids' friendships, and offers practical tips for starting your own co-op with just a few families. Discover a new way to reconnect with your partner!
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Date Nights Hidden Costs And Trust Gap
- Moving to a new community exposed the hidden friction of date nights: cost and trust with babysitters.
- Samuel Shreve realized traditional babysitting options were expensive and unreliable for his family's needs.
Idea Sparked At A Church Potluck
- Samuel heard about a babysitting co-op at a church potluck and asked how it worked.
- That conversation triggered forming a local co-op among families with similar-aged kids.
Set Guardrails Up Front
- Require background checks and CPR/first-aid certification for members before joining.
- Use a written covenant to set expectations and handle problems fairly.