Sharing Experiences

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.

Q&A with Author Joe DeProspero on the Pain and Humor of Fatherhood

Jul 10, 2017
4 min

Q&A with Author Joe DeProspero on the Pain and Humor of Fatherhood

Your book is really funny. And it also reveals pretty personal (and not always attractive) details. Did you have any concerns about...

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Scott Behson

Jul 30, 2015
4 min

4 Work-Family Stories From Fellow Dads

While Nick and I enjoy this summer day, four great writers discuss their work-family challenges. My favorite part of writing The Working...

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Every Day Is a Gift: Giving Thanks for a Friend I Never Met

Scott Behson

Nov 24, 2014
2 min

Every Day Is a Gift: Giving Thanks for a Friend I Never Met

“Be present. Enjoy your life. Enjoy the time you have with those you love. Every day is a gift.” I never met Oren Miller, but I consider...

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Three Dads, Three Work-Life Balance Stories

Scott Behson

Oct 17, 2014
3 min

Three Dads, Three Work-Life Balance Stories

Believe it or not, I’m not the only one writing about fathers’ work-family concerns. Today, I’d like to share three really smart and...

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A Full-Time Telecommuter on Walking the Dog and Other Productivity Killers

Scott Behson

Mar 20, 2014
3 min

A Full-Time Telecommuter on Walking the Dog and Other Productivity Killers

How one full-time telecommuting dad avoids the distractions of home to stay productive. A guest post by John Pearce of 14 Step Commute,...

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A Little Help From My Friends: A Year of Awesome Guest Posts

Scott Behson

Feb 21, 2014
2 min

A Little Help From My Friends: A Year of Awesome Guest Posts

Here’s a roundup of the guest posts featured at Fathers, Work and Family over the past year. Enjoy this incredible collection of fathers’...

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Paternity Leave is Essential (And It’s Not a Vacation)

Scott Behson

Nov 6, 2013
5 min

Paternity Leave is Essential (And It’s Not a Vacation)

One man’s experience taking a two-week paternity leave, and a call for more employers to offer it. A guest post by Aaron Gouveia of...

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Coming Back to Work After Paternity Leave (UK version)

Scott Behson

Sep 19, 2013
5 min

Coming Back to Work After Paternity Leave (UK version)

The use of paternity leave is still rare in the US, as taking time off work for family reasons is still frowned upon by many workplaces....

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Scott Behson

Sep 5, 2013
6 min

“Daddy, Are We Poor?”

How do you explain to a 5 year old boy that you can’t afford what his friends have because you’ve prioritized family time over financial...

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Escaping the Middle-Class Parenting Trap

Scott Behson

Jul 18, 2013
4 min

Escaping the Middle-Class Parenting Trap

What one stay-at-home-dad (SAHD) and his family are doing to create a better long-term work-family balance, with all the trade-offs and...

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Finding Work-Life Balance Through Charitable Giving

Scott Behson

Jun 17, 2013
4 min

Finding Work-Life Balance Through Charitable Giving

How one man found purpose and better work-life balance when he discovered the importance of charitable giving. Here’s how we can make...

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Staying Connected with Your Kids When Traveling for Work

Scott Behson

May 9, 2013
4 min

Staying Connected with Your Kids When Traveling for Work

Traveling for work is often a necessary evil for busy working dads. Here’s one dad’s experience and advice for staying connected with...

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Scott Behson

Mar 28, 2013
8 min

Why I Don’t Cover Baseball Any More

Carter Gaddis had his (and every baseball fan’s) dream job as the beat reporter for the Tampa Bay Rays. He gave it up to be a more...

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Scott Behson

Feb 21, 2013
4 min

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....

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What I Learned From (Briefly) Losing My Job

Scott Behson

Feb 7, 2013
4 min

What I Learned From (Briefly) Losing My Job

“Sharing Experiences” is a series of posts in which a variety of dads, all in different work-family situations, share their experiences....

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How Starting My Own Business Helped Me Balance Work and Family

Scott Behson

Jan 24, 2013
5 min

How Starting My Own Business Helped Me 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....

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Scott Behson

Jan 17, 2013
4 min

Fatherhood vs. Work Related Stress

This is a guest post written by Theron Bostic, and it originally appeared on his excellent blog Active Duty Dad. Theron is active-duty US...

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Scott Behson

Dec 12, 2012
4 min

On Being a Dad in a Mom’s World

I’ll be back on Friday with a note of gratitude, a Chrsitmas post, and some FWF milestones! In the meantime, here’s an awesome guest...

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Juggling Fatherhood and Work Across Generations: A Guest Post From My Dad

Scott Behson

Nov 20, 2012
4 min

Juggling Fatherhood and Work Across Generations: A Guest Post From My Dad

First off, a very happy holiday weekend to all my friends and readers. Among the many things I am thankful for- family, friends, health-...

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Scott Behson

Oct 5, 2012
5 min

Parenting Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect

Periodically, Fathers, Work, and Family will feature a guest post from a working dad relating some of their experiences, struggles and...

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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.

Q&A with Author Joe DeProspero on the Pain and Humor of Fatherhood

4 Work-Family Stories From Fellow Dads

Every Day Is a Gift: Giving Thanks for a Friend I Never Met

Three Dads, Three Work-Life Balance Stories

A Full-Time Telecommuter on Walking the Dog and Other Productivity Killers

A Little Help From My Friends: A Year of Awesome Guest Posts

Paternity Leave is Essential (And It’s Not a Vacation)

Coming Back to Work After Paternity Leave (UK version)

“Daddy, Are We Poor?”

Escaping the Middle-Class Parenting Trap

Finding Work-Life Balance Through Charitable Giving

Staying Connected with Your Kids When Traveling for Work

Why I Don’t Cover Baseball Any More

Taking Turns to Balance Work and Family

What I Learned From (Briefly) Losing My Job

How Starting My Own Business Helped Me Balance Work and Family

Fatherhood vs. Work Related Stress

On Being a Dad in a Mom’s World

Juggling Fatherhood and Work Across Generations: A Guest Post From My Dad

Parenting Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect

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