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.

No Screens on School Nights: Can It Make Better Families?

September 27, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

“No screens on school nights” is our new rule. Before you think I turned into the dad that banned dancing in Footloose, hear me out.

Ask This Important Question When Your Kid Receives a Birthday Invitation

August 30, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

Kid birthday parties where the parent has to stay are the worst. It’s usually two hours of awkward small talk while sitting in a tiny chair.

Minivan Drivers Need Their Own Special Passing Wave

August 2, 2021 by Pete Gilbert

Jeep drivers and motorcycle riders have special waves for each other as they pass. Now, minivan drivers need to get one, too.

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.