Author: Andrea

I am an author, speaker, and communication professor. My specialty is teaching people how to have successful, faith-based relationships. My passion is to teach people how to live out Scripture in healthy relationships, especially at home. I've been married for 29 years and have two boys - ages 19 and 15. I love to bake to show my love, so you'll sometimes see favorite recipes!

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Me and hubby - date night!

So you want to have a successful marriage? You’ve come to the right place. 😀 Welcome to Write.Speak.Relate! I’m Andrea Towers Scott. I have a PhD in communication and family studies. I’ve been teaching successful communication skills and relationships for over 20 years. I’m so happy to be able to …

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Reward Behavior = Repeat Behavior People are pretty simple. For instance, research shows that when we reward behavior we like, people do that behavior more. Positive reinforcement indeed goes a long way! For instance, when I thank my son for taking care of the trash without being told, he is …

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What Are Your Favorite Traditions? What are your favorite family traditions? Think about your favorite holiday celebrations as a child. What do you see? Smell? Hear? Do you feel cared for? Excited? Family traditions carve deep memories for us. When we share them with our children, we are extending the …

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