Scott Behson can’t cure the world of all jerks. But he can help his son not become one.
I Consider Myself Insanely Lucky
A humble toast: Scott Behson celebrates 10 years of marriage.
Were Things Better Back in the Day? Hah!
Why does it only seem like things were better eons ago? Scott Behson breaks it down.
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 communication, and rock and roll…)
Million Dollar Baby
Golfer Hunter Mahan walked away from a possible million-dollar payday to be at his daughter’s birth. Scott Behson says the overwhelmingly positive reaction demonstrates society’s attitudes towards fathers’ roles are changing.
I Hate to Rain on the Pirates’ Parade, But. . .
As a long-suffering fan himself, Scott Behson empathizes with fans who root for the Pirates. Still, he feels the need to tell them the truth.
Major League Baseball’s Paternity Leave In Practice
Jason Kubel, Michael Bourn, and Miguel Gonzalez are the latest players to avail themselves of Major League Baseball’s paternity leave. Scott Behson updates us.
Four Lessons to Teach Kids the Value of Work
The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from, more than what you tell them. They don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are. –Jim Henson
Open Letter to the New York Times: There is No “Room for Debate” About the Value of Fathers
In its June 4th “Room For Debate“, the New York Times insulted fathers by questioning their purpose, role and potential contribution to families. Scott Behson’s rebuttal to the question and commentary on the contributors’ writings.
Moms and Dads Reach Workplace Equality: Neither Can Have It All
Reports in mainstream media confirm the same thing: Men and women are equally dissatisfied with current work-life balance, reports Scott Behson
The Cleveland Indians’ Nick Swisher Takes Paternity Leave
Scott Behson says that, though only 72 hours, Major League Baseball’s paternity leave sets a desperately needed example.
Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer, Paternity Leave and a Step Forward
Marissa Mayer announced a progressive paternity leave policy at Yahoo! Especially considering recent Yahoo! decisions, these policies represent an important step forward for working dads everywhere.
Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” And Its Lessons For Working Dads
Four points from the memoir by Facebook’ COO make valuable lessons for fathers
100 Words on Love: My Son’s First Heartbreak
Heartbreak: it’s genetic.
Oakland A’s Slugger Brandon Moss Takes Paternity Leave
Major League Baseball implements a paternity leave policy for players … of only 72 hours. A good start? Or the price of playing pro ball?
Taking a Break From Parenting Is Good For Everyone
I think it is healthy that he knows that he is not always the center of the universe.