Scott Behson
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...
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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