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From 2012 through 2017, I authored the Fathers, Work, and Family Blog, the first and most prominent blog focused on helping fathers balance work and family and promoting more supportive workplaces. The blog is now shuttered, but is archived here.

Dads! Resolve to Take on More of the Emotional Load

Jan 16, 2019
3 min

Dads! Resolve to Take on More of the Emotional Load

Dads do way more housework than we used to. Now, let’s take on more of the emotional load. (used with permission) In a lot of ways, in...

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Scott Behson

Aug 14, 2017
5 min

The Glorious Return of Beer Fire!

Setting up for Beer Fire! A few years ago, my friend and neighbor, Francesco, started inviting dads from our neighborhood to small social...

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Solo Parenting Time is a Gift, Not a Burden

Scott Behson

Aug 17, 2016
3 min

Solo Parenting Time is a Gift, Not a Burden

Occasional solo parenting, right from the start, helped strengthen our bond As you might have deduced from my lack of blogging, this has...

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Juggling Work and Family During School Holidays

Scott Behson

Sep 24, 2015
3 min

Juggling Work and Family During School Holidays

I love spending time with Nick, but school holidays sometimes leave me scrambling This September has had lots of school holidays for my...

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5% More Fun. A Mother’s Day Salute to My Wife

Scott Behson

May 8, 2015
2 min

5% More Fun. A Mother’s Day Salute to My Wife

A mother’s day tribute to the best mom I know My friends over at City Dads Group just wrote a great Mother’s Day themed article “What Our...

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The Key to Work-Life Success: Intentional Choices

Scott Behson

Jan 15, 2015
3 min

The Key to Work-Life Success: Intentional Choices

“When we consciously think about our actions and how we spend our time, we tend to be more consistent with our priorities. When we are on...

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My New Year’s Resolution: Better Work-Family Balance Through Goal-Setting (and a Handy-Dandy F

Scott Behson

Jan 7, 2015
5 min

My New Year’s Resolution: Better Work-Family Balance Through Goal-Setting (and a Handy-Dandy F

Setting specific, measureable goals could be the key to better work and family balance. Here’s how We are more likely to spend quality...

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Hey Dads: Year-Long Presence Is the Best Christmas Present

Scott Behson

Dec 15, 2014
4 min

Hey Dads: Year-Long Presence Is the Best Christmas Present

Our kids may want things, but they NEED time with their fathers. This Christmas, instead of stuff, we should give our kids the...

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“Let’s be good to each other” …and 14 more rules for me and Nick while Amy’s out of town for work

Scott Behson

Nov 10, 2014
2 min

“Let’s be good to each other” …and 14 more rules for me and Nick while Amy’s out of town for work

Nick and I just dropped Amy off at the airport- she’ll be in Birmingham and Chicago for most of the rest of the month with the cast and...

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Why Don’t More Men Walk The Talk on Work-Family?

Scott Behson

Oct 30, 2014
6 min

Why Don’t More Men Walk The Talk on Work-Family?

When surveyed, dads overwhelmingly say that they would prefer to share childcare and housework relatively equally with their spouses, and...

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School’s Out For Summer! (on the mixed blessing of school vacation for working parents)

Scott Behson

Jun 27, 2014
2 min

School’s Out For Summer! (on the mixed blessing of school vacation for working parents)

School summer vacation can be a great time for downtime. But this extra time can also be too much of a good thing, leading to too much...

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Building Father-Child Memories That Last

Scott Behson

May 20, 2014
4 min

Building Father-Child Memories That Last

If we want to be remembered as good dads, we have to both put in the hard work of being a good father and also carve out time for fun,...

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Author Q&A- Whit Honea, The Parents’ Phrase Book and Parenting with Love

Scott Behson

Apr 8, 2014
5 min

Author Q&A- Whit Honea, The Parents’ Phrase Book and Parenting with Love

Whit Honea recently wrote “The Parents’ Phrase Book.” Whit is a friend and a writer I respect, and I think his book is quite helpful for...

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Time.com: 5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads

Scott Behson

Mar 6, 2014
1 min

Time.com: 5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads

On Wednesday, I published my first piece for Time.com, entitled “5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads.” Here’s a link to the full...

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Scott Behson

Mar 5, 2014
1 min

Welcome Time.com Readers!

Welcome Time.com readers. I hope you enjoyed my article, “5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads.” Nick and I welcome you to...

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Beer Fire! Networking for Fatherhood (from the FWF vault)

Scott Behson

Feb 18, 2014
3 min

Beer Fire! Networking for Fatherhood (from the FWF vault)

Too many dads feel alone in their work-family struggles. If we spent the time on building informal support networks with fellow dads,...

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4 Reasons Valentine’s Day Is Important For Us Dads (I especially like #4)

Scott Behson

Feb 13, 2014
4 min

4 Reasons Valentine’s Day Is Important For Us Dads (I especially like #4)

Hey Dads! Yes, it’s overblown, but Valentine’s Day is an important opportunity to emphasize romance with your wife and to role model...

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Expert Perspectives: The Truth About Fathers from the Founders of the NYC Dads’ Group

Scott Behson

Jan 31, 2014
2 min

Expert Perspectives: The Truth About Fathers from the Founders of the NYC Dads’ Group

The founders of the NYC Dads’ Group reflect on what they’ve learned from their members. Powerful stuff. If you’ve followed this blog for...

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Old Dads, New Dads and Super Dads: Which Are You?

Scott Behson

Jan 27, 2014
3 min

Old Dads, New Dads and Super Dads: Which Are You?

Sociologist Gayle Kaufman recently wrote a great book examining the lives of men balancing work and family, and describes three general...

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Scott Behson

Jan 22, 2014
3 min

A Fatherhood Lesson from Sam and Frodo

What can a Hobbit teach us about fatherhood? Here’s a quick lesson from my son’s favorite movie- The Lord of the Rings. “I can’t carry it...

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Scott Behson, PhD Professor, Author, Speaker, Consultant Building Better Workplaces That Work for Everyone

From 2012 through 2017, I authored the Fathers, Work, and Family Blog, the first and most prominent blog focused on helping fathers balance work and family and promoting more supportive workplaces. The blog is now shuttered, but is archived here.

Dads! Resolve to Take on More of the Emotional Load

The Glorious Return of Beer Fire!

Solo Parenting Time is a Gift, Not a Burden

Juggling Work and Family During School Holidays

5% More Fun. A Mother’s Day Salute to My Wife

The Key to Work-Life Success: Intentional Choices

My New Year’s Resolution: Better Work-Family Balance Through Goal-Setting (and a Handy-Dandy F

Hey Dads: Year-Long Presence Is the Best Christmas Present

“Let’s be good to each other” …and 14 more rules for me and Nick while Amy’s out of town for work

Why Don’t More Men Walk The Talk on Work-Family?

School’s Out For Summer! (on the mixed blessing of school vacation for working parents)

Building Father-Child Memories That Last

Author Q&A- Whit Honea, The Parents’ Phrase Book and Parenting with Love

Time.com: 5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads

Welcome Time.com Readers!

Beer Fire! Networking for Fatherhood (from the FWF vault)

4 Reasons Valentine’s Day Is Important For Us Dads (I especially like #4)

Expert Perspectives: The Truth About Fathers from the Founders of the NYC Dads’ Group

Old Dads, New Dads and Super Dads: Which Are You?

A Fatherhood Lesson from Sam and Frodo

Scott Behson, PhD
Professor, Author, Speaker, Consultant
Building Better Workplaces
That Work for Everyone