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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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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...
Scott Behson
Aug 14, 20175 min read
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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
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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
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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
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3 Simple Rules for Stopping the Daddy Wars Before They Start
The “Daddy Wars” haven’t yet heated up. Let’s stop them before they start. Stop the daddy wars before they start. Support your fellow...
Scott Behson
Oct 20, 20153 min read
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Respecting the Rhythm of Work and Family
Even when promoting a book, you need to respect the rhythm of work and family One thing I have learned about balancing work and family is...
Scott Behson
Aug 12, 20155 min read
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Real Men Take Paternity Leave
My being there for the first several weeks was so important for my family When I am interviewed about paternity leave, my book, and other...
Scott Behson
Jul 17, 20153 min read
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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...
Scott Behson
Jan 15, 20153 min read
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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...
Scott Behson
Dec 15, 20144 min read
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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...
Scott Behson
Oct 30, 20146 min read
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Fathers, Work and No Family: What I Learned From My Week Alone
Amy and Nick are spending the week out in California, visiting her brother and his family. Because my semester starts next week, I had to...
Scott Behson
Aug 20, 20143 min read
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How Paternity Leave Shaped Me As a Father and Strengthened My Family
I was fortunate to have been able to spend the first few months of my son’s life at home with him and my wife. How this experience shaped...
Scott Behson
Jul 28, 20145 min read
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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,...
Scott Behson
May 20, 20144 min read
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The Best Way to Think About Work-Family Balance (Balanced Diet, Not a See-Saw)
The Benefits of Thinking About “Work-Family Balance” as a “Balanced Diet” instead of a “Balance Beam.” Balance, as in a balanced diet…...
Scott Behson
May 5, 20142 min read
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Idiots Mike Francesa, Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton Are So Very Very Wrong About MLB Paternity Lea
Idiots Mike Francesa, Craig Carton and Boomer Esiason said awful things in reaction to the Mets’ Daniel Murphy’s recent paternity leave....
Scott Behson
Apr 2, 20143 min read
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The Time is Right For the FAMILY Act- Paid Parental Leave
The FAMILY act would create a national policy of paid parental leave. Why I think this is a great idea. I was extremely fortunate to...
Scott Behson
Feb 6, 20144 min read
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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
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A Dad’s Dilemma: Prioritizing Time Versus Money
While it is important to provide for our families, be careful not to trade off too much time for money. Our kids may want things, but...
Scott Behson
Dec 3, 20132 min read
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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
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Stockholm Syndrome, Learned Helplessness and Working Fathers
Many corporate cultures make it hard for dads to balance work and family. Let’s not compound the problem by also trapping ourselves. Here...
Scott Behson
Sep 3, 20135 min read
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