Jim Liebelt
Jim is Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for HomeWord . Jim has over 40 years of experience as a youth and family ministry specialist, and has been on the HomeWord staff since 1998. He has served over the years as a pastor, author, youth ministry trainer, adjunct college instructor and speaker. Jim’s culture blog and parenting articles appear on HomeWord.com. Jim is a contributing author of culture and parenting articles to Crosswalk.com. Jim and his wife Jenny live in Quincy, MA.
Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University
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Parental Control A Key Factor in Smartphone Purchases For Kids
When parents select a smartphone for their children, a recent survey of 600 consumers revealed that 83% of parents say parental controls are extremely important when evaluating their choices.Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Board Games Are Boosting Math Ability in Young Children
Board games based on numbers, like Monopoly, Othello and Chutes and Ladders, make young children better at math, according to a comprehensive review of research published on the topic over the last...Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children
Why are new voters so apathetic about politics? Many factors are at play. However, a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University focused on one of the most salient: parent attitudes...Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Internet-Based Therapy Found to Be Effective Against Self-Harm in Adolescents
A new study published in JAMA Open Network suggests that an internet-delivered emotion regulation therapy can reduce self-harm in youth.Monday, July 17, 2023
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What's Hot? 07/14/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 14, 2023
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Acute Care for Mental Health Conditions Rose Notably Among Adolescent Females During Pandemic
Into the second year of the pandemic, mental health ED visits increased notably among adolescent females, and there was an increase in prolonged boarding of youth awaiting inpatient psychiatric...Thursday, July 13, 2023
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New Zealand Kids Spending One-Third of After-School Time on Screens
New research published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, finds children are spending a third of their after-school time on screens, including more than half their time after 8 pm.Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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In Study, Almost Half of Obese Teens Were No Longer So After Taking Wegovy/Ozempic
The drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are all the rage for weight loss these days, and now a new study shows these injections may be game-changers for obese teenagers, too.Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Helping Adolescents to Feel Competent and Purposeful -- Not Just Happy -- May Improve Grades
Encouraging adolescents to feel capable and purposeful -- rather than just happy -- could improve their academic results as well as their mental health, according to new research.Monday, July 10, 2023
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What's Hot? 07/07/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 7, 2023
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Adolescent Alcohol Dependency Linked With Later Depression Risk
A new study led by researchers from University College London and the University of Bristol suggests that teenagers displaying symptoms of alcohol addiction have an increased likelihood of...Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Snooze or Lose: BYU Study Says Nighttime Routines Impact Teen Sleep Duration
A new study from BYU found that the activities teens do before bed significantly impact the quantity of their sleep.Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Fewer Teens Now Perceive Themselves as Overweight
A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body weight.Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Vape Sales Soared in 2022, Especially Flavors Appealing to Youth
Despite a federal ban that has removed many flavored vapes from the U.S. market, monthly e-cigarette sales jumped 47% in the first two years of the pandemic, a new government study shows.Monday, July 3, 2023
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What's Hot? 06/30/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 30, 2023
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Kids Who Love Reading Have Bigger Brains, Become Happier and Smarter Teens
Children who are avid readers and will pick up a book just for fun tend to develop into happier and smarter teenagers, a new study reveals.Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Eating Disorders Among Teen Girls Skyrocketed During the Pandemic
Eating disorders among young girls dramatically escalated during the pandemic, finding a 42-percent increase in diagnoses among 13 to 16-year-olds, a new study reveals.Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Sleep Troubles Tied to Suicidal Thoughts in Teens
New research suggests that having a sleep disorder is linked to suicidal thoughts in children, teens, and young adults.Tuesday, June 27, 2023