Pete Gilbert

About Pete Gilbert

Pete Gilbert is really Brian Craig, a stay-at-home dad to three elementary-school aged kids. He has written for Indy’s Child the Magazine and Cincinnati Parent Magazine. He is also co-organizer of Indianapolis Dads Group and a sixth-grade spelling bee runner-up.

SAHD-ly Overrated: Stay-At-Home Dad Warns, ‘Just Don’t Do It’

April 26, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

No thrill of rushing the kids out the door to daycare so I can fight traffic and sit at a desk all day — yeah, this SAHD stuff is overrated.

Delivery Room Dads Need to Know These Do’s, Don’ts

March 22, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

Delivery room dads follow a protocol. If you fail, it’s grounds for removal from the room or the family depending on how your wife feels.

Shopping at Costco with Kids: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Cart

February 22, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

Without planning, shopping at Costco with kids can bring a parent to his knees. Luckily, last time you went you impulse-bought a hot tub.

College Roommates Bad? Trying Living with My Children

January 25, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

No matter how bad your college roommates, at least you could get new ones the next year. Not so with messy kids at home full-time.

Pawn Shop Prepared This Fella for Life as a Parent

January 4, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

The pawn shop taught me was how to spot a liar. And to lowball any offer. And how to negotiate with some tough kids, uh, customers

Sad the Kids are Growing Up? Here are Some Reasons to be Thankful

November 23, 2020 by Pete Gilbert

No more changing diapers in odd places or freezers full of breastmilk are a few reasons why to be happy your kids are growing up.