Pete Gilbert

Crust

Crust (noun) - Definition- "The despicable border that encircles and suffocates an otherwise perfectly normal piece of bread." How is there such a universal child...

A First-Timers Guide to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Indianapolis is home to the world's largest children's museum. If you aren't prepared, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis can be an enjoyable, but overwhelming...

You do NOT want to be a stay-at-home dad

You may think being a stay-at-home dad is all snuggles and cartoons, well, you're wrong, all wrong. I sure do miss going to work every...

Shopping at Costco with Kids: A Survival Guide

Without proper planning, an Costco trip with kids can bring a parent to his or her knees. Hopefully, these tips I've learned over the...

The Birthday Gift Alternative

A few weeks ago I wrote about the triple birthday party my wife and I had for our kids http://www.indyschild.com/Blog-6334.114134-8409.114134-Triple-Day-Fun-Run.html). We love combining their...

Eventually, Every Dad is a Doofus Dad

Sometimes I'm a complete doofus of a dad. The extreme doofus type of dad that's usually reserved for TV commercials and sitcoms. I try...

It’s Only a Date

This month I asked some other dads to contribute their own stories, give advice or just share whatever was on their mind. Enjoy, Pete ---------- As a divorced...

Kindergarteneritis

Last August my daughter started kindergarten. So far we are happy with every aspect of it. We love the school, her teacher, her principal,...

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