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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.
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Even Better Than Being Santa Claus
*This just in. I’m quoted in The Atlantic! In this great article on paternity leave* Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you. I...
Scott Behson
Dec 23, 20132 min read
Hey Dads! This Christmas, Give the Gift of You
Our kids may want things, but they NEED time with their fathers more. This Christmas, instead of stuff, we should give our kids the...
Scott Behson
Dec 17, 20135 min read
How to Survive a Snow Day
When you have two working parents, unexpected days without school can really put you out. Snow days are awesome for kids. Not so for...
Scott Behson
Dec 10, 20133 min read
On Preventing Work (and Blogging) from Stealing Family Time
(or, keeping my son from calling me “blah blah blah boring business work man”) We need to prioritize family time and shield it from the...
Scott Behson
Oct 21, 20133 min read
A Blueprint For Discussing Work and Family Priorities
Here’s a helpful tool that can help us discuss our work and family priorities and develop strategies to reach our goals. This blueprint...
Scott Behson
Oct 8, 20132 min read
Calling a Time-Out on Fantasy Football
You’re serious about spending 20 hours a week on a non-work, non-family activity that causes stress and borderline psychotic behavior?...
Scott Behson
Aug 30, 20135 min read
Regular Exercise Can Help Us Be Better Dads
Part 1 of a Series on Stephen Covey, Personal Renewal and Fatherhood Many busy dads can’t find the time to exercise. But we need to make...
Scott Behson
Jul 25, 20134 min read
The Challenges and Opportunities of Fathers, Work and Family, All in One Awesome Graphic
Fathers are more involved than ever. Fathers continue to face intense work pressures, inflexible workplace expectations- and are now...
Scott Behson
Jun 13, 20132 min read
The Pew Research Report, Breadwinner Moms, Misleading Headlines and the Challenges of Dual-Income Ho
The recent Pew Research Report focuses on “The Rise of Breadwinner Moms“. However, if you look beyond the headline into the data, the...
Scott Behson
Jun 3, 20133 min read
How We Maintained Work-Family Balance During a Spike in Work Demands
About two months ago, I wrote about my wife’s new show, and how her work hours would spike for several weeks. I discussed our family’s...
Scott Behson
May 30, 20136 min read
Making Memes: Staying Connected To My Son While Away On Business Travel
Little things mean a lot. Here’s a small silly thing I did to stay connected with my son while away on business travel. Making memes is a...
Scott Behson
May 16, 20133 min read
My Interview with “Daddy Blogger” on Work-Family Balance for Dads
Ricky Shetty of Daddy Blogger recently interviewed me for his blog and youtube channel. The interview is about 17 minutes long, and we...
Scott Behson
May 2, 20131 min read
Taking A Break From Parenting Benefits Everyone (or, In Praise of “Me” Time For Dads)
X-2 hours a week of effective, involved parenting > X hours of distracted or stressed-out parenting If we never get away, they’ll never...
Scott Behson
Apr 19, 20134 min read
Expert Perspectives: The Dual-Career Mojo that Makes Couples Thrive
To make dual careers work, a couple needs to be on the same page regarding their career and life goals and how they will support each...
Scott Behson
Apr 13, 20135 min read
Taking My Own Advice on Fatherhood, Work and Family (or, helping my wife Lean In)
My wife just started a new show, leaving me to shoulder the load for a while so I can help her “Lean In” to her career. Four ways...
Scott Behson
Mar 21, 20135 min read
Recent Pew Survey Shows Progress and Challenges for Dads’ Work-Family Balance
Recent surveys show that more dads are stepping up at home, while maintaining their commitments to their careers. In many ways, this...
Scott Behson
Mar 14, 20134 min read
A Working Parent’s Guide to Surviving a Snow Day
When you have two working parents, unexpected days without school can really put you out. Snow days are awesome for kids. Not so for...
Scott Behson
Mar 6, 20133 min read
Taking Turns to Balance Work and Family
“Sharing Experiences” is a series of posts in which a variety of dads, all in different work-family situations, share their experiences....
Scott Behson
Feb 21, 20134 min read
Why Valentine’s Day is Especially Important for Dads
Hey Busy Dads! It is important to set aside a day to emphasize romance with your wife and role model positive expressions of love to your...
Scott Behson
Feb 13, 20134 min read
Two Incomes are Better Than One*
* as long as the kids get the time and attention they need. Two-income families get divorced WAY LESS than single-earner households....
Scott Behson
Feb 11, 20135 min read
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