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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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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...
Scott Behson
Jan 31, 20142 min read
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...
Scott Behson
Jan 27, 20143 min read
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...
Scott Behson
Jan 22, 20143 min read
Expert Perspectives: Erin Rehel on Fatherhood, Masculinity and Paternity Leave
Sociologist Erin Rehel conducted a fascinating research study on paternity leave and changing perceptions of masculinity. Here’s a Q&A...
Scott Behson
Jan 6, 20145 min read
Holiday Gratitude 2013
2013 was a very good year for Fathers, Work and Family. Thanks for making me feel like the Richest Man in Town, and for contributing to...
Scott Behson
Dec 30, 20133 min read
An Interview on Fatherhood, Work-Family Balance, and What Makes a Good Dad
My employer, Fairleigh Dickinson University, runs a video series which highlights the research and professional work of selected faculty...
Scott Behson
Nov 25, 20134 min read
My Life of Dad Podcast: Fatherhood, Work-Family, Star Wars, Football, and More
Last week, I had the pleasure of being featured on the really fun podcast series, “The Life of Dad After Show,” hosted by Art Eddy and...
Scott Behson
Nov 18, 20131 min read
Expert Perspectives: Five Reasons Why It’s A Great Time to be a Dad!
Hey, busy involved dad, are you feeling burned out? You are not alone- most dads are struggling to juggle work and family. But that’s a...
Scott Behson
Nov 7, 20135 min read
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...
Scott Behson
Nov 6, 20135 min read
The New Chevrolet Malibu Ad Depicts Fathers’ Work-Family Priorities
Chevy Malibu* launched a new ad campaign that extols the virtues of valuing family over materialism. This rare and honest depiction of...
Scott Behson
Oct 31, 20133 min read
Paternity Leave is Good For Kids!
Paternity leave is not just good for dads, but also for kids. A new academic study finds that men who take paternity leave are more...
Scott Behson
Oct 24, 20134 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
What I Did Last Sunday Instead of Watching Football. A Photo Essay
I like watching sports as much as the next guy. But living life should always come first. Nick and Jesse hamming it up on our visit to...
Scott Behson
Sep 27, 20132 min read
Joe Flacco and Hunter Mahan: Why They Both Made the Right Work-Family Decision
A few weeks ago, PGA golfer Hunter Mahan left a sporting event to be at the birth of his child. Last week, NFL star Joe Flacco chose to...
Scott Behson
Sep 23, 20134 min read
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....
Scott Behson
Sep 19, 20135 min read
The First Year of Fathers, Work and Family
One year ago, I started this blog, not knowing what the public reaction would be. I feared a great big collective yawn. Nick and I thank...
Scott Behson
Sep 15, 20132 min read
Thank you, Elvis, For Helping Me Raise My Son
How a conversation about my son’s favorite singer- Elvis Presley- helped me teach him a valuable lesson about drugs (and honest...
Scott Behson
Sep 12, 20134 min read
MLB Paternity Leave Update: Joe Mauer of the Twins is a Proud Father of, well, Twins!
Minnesota Twins superstar catcher Joe Mauer is among the latest ballplayers to avail themselves of Major League Baseball’s paternity...
Scott Behson
Aug 12, 20134 min read
Pioneering Fathers Needed: Dare to Be Visible in Using Work Flexibility
Many workplaces are not open to men prioritizing family while at work. To change this, we need visible role models- fathers who are both...
Scott Behson
Aug 5, 20133 min read
Pro Golfer Hunter Mahan’s Choice of Family Over $1Million Applauded By The Golf World
PGA golfer Hunter Mahan recently walked away from a possible million-dollar payday to be present for the birth of his daughter....
Scott Behson
Aug 1, 20134 min read
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