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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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Pokemon Go is Fun for Dads and Kids
Having fun with my son and Pokemon Go Gotta Catch ‘Em All! I admit I can sometimes be a contrarian. I’m normally that guy who complains...
Scott Behson
Aug 24, 20162 min read
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...
Scott Behson
Aug 17, 20163 min read
We Should All Have a Boss Like Joe Biden
Yesterday, a friend sent this to me on twitter: Have you seen this @JoshLevs, @ScottBehson? https://t.co/h8iwdv2Y5z...
Scott Behson
Aug 10, 20163 min read
Three Types of Working Dads: Which Are You?
New research shows there are three types of working dads. Which are you? According to new research from Boston College’s Center for Work...
Scott Behson
Jul 6, 20163 min read
Things I Want For Father’s Day
Things I want for Father’s Day- baseball tickets! I don’t want a mug or a tie or any more BBQ equipment. Here are the tangible and...
Scott Behson
Jun 13, 20162 min read
Ladies, Here’s a Great Father’s Day Gift for your Husband or the Other Dads in Your Life
Use this card with your Father’s Day gift This book blew my mind and I handed it to my husband. It then blew his mind. Hi Ladies!...
Scott Behson
May 26, 20162 min read
Dad’s Home: Back to Blogging After Other Adventures
Dad’s home! After lots of other work (including at the U.N.), I’m back to blogging Hi everyone, dad’s home! Apologies for slowing down on...
Scott Behson
May 23, 20163 min read
Involved Fatherhood is Good for Fathers
Involved fatherhood is good for fathers. It sure has been good for me. We dads know this headline is true. However, if you read most news...
Scott Behson
Apr 27, 20162 min read
WooHoo! New York Implements Paid Family Leave!
Me, rallying for Family Leave Insurance in New York State New York is about to become the fourth state to provide paid family and medical...
Scott Behson
Apr 5, 20163 min read
Dads, Tell Your Work-Family Story as Part of the It’s Working Project!
Please join me, click on this picture, and share your work-family story at the It’s Working Project. Join me in sharing your work-family...
Scott Behson
Mar 29, 20163 min read
Author Q&A with Clint Edwards on the Funny and Messy Sides of Fatherhood
I really enjoyed this book, and recommend it Clint Edwards wrote This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, a really funny, honest and...
Scott Behson
Mar 24, 20165 min read
The Good News From the Adam LaRoche Situation
The Adam LaRoche situation stirred controversy. However, it also validated involved fatherhood (Wikimedia/creative commons) The Adam...
Scott Behson
Mar 21, 20164 min read
Family Leave Insurance: The Best $28 I Spent Last Year
Family Leave Insurance gives New Jersians good bang for the buck God, I hate doing my taxes. But as I was compiling my receipts, 1099s...
Scott Behson
Mar 15, 20162 min read
It’s 2016. Why Do We Still See Involved Dads as Novelty Items?
Yes, I’m an involved dad, but wearing your baby is normal and common It’s 2016. Good dads aren’t rare – most dads are highly involved...
Scott Behson
Mar 7, 20163 min read
Value Your Time
If you value your time, you are more likely to make choices consistent with your priorities. If you value your time, you’ll make the most...
Scott Behson
Feb 16, 20164 min read
How to Turn Valentine’s Day Into 5 Date Nights
What’s better than one Valentine’s Day? Five! (photo credit: Pixaby.com) I’m a big fan of Valentine’s Day. Yes, I’m a romantic at heart,...
Scott Behson
Feb 10, 20162 min read
How to Get and Take Paternity Leave
I was recently interviewed for a great article in Mashable on how to get and take paternity leave. I give four specific ways we can...
Scott Behson
Jan 28, 20162 min read
The Two Things Dads Can’t Do As Well As Moms
Many people believe the stereotype that moms are naturally inclined to parenthood and that dads are less capable parents, despite all the...
Scott Behson
Jan 19, 20164 min read
Way Better Things to Spend Money On Than Powerball Tickets
Dumb advice: Buy Powerball tickets. Follow my advice instead. Yes, I know it’s fun to dream about winning the outrageously big Powerball...
Scott Behson
Jan 12, 20162 min read
Support Family Leave in New York State
Join me in supporting Paid Family Leave in New York State As a working dad, an advocate and a New Yorker, I wholeheartedly support this...
Scott Behson
Jan 4, 20161 min read
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