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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Alcohol Exposure During Adolescence Leads to Chronic Stress Vulnerability
Drinking during early to mid-adolescence can lead to vulnerability to chronic stress, according to new research.Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Support from Family, Friends Important to Helping Prevent Depression in Teenagers
New research has found that supportive family or friends in early adolescence could help reduce depressive symptoms in later teenage years.Monday, May 30, 2016
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What's Hot? 05/27/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 27, 2016
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Heavy Internet Use Leads to School Burnout in Teens
Researchers at the University of Helsinki and Department of Psychology have found that excessive Internet use -- essentially bordering on addiction -- leads to school burnout in teens.Thursday, May 26, 2016
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For Millennials, Living With Parents Edges Out Other Living Arrangements
In 2014, for the first time in more than 130 years, adults ages 18 to 34 were slightly more likely to be living in their parents’ home than they were to be living with a spouse or partner in their...Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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Growth Spurts Explain Why Tall Teen Boys Are So Clumsy
According to new research, growth spurts -- especially for boys -- can dramatically affect teens' coordination as it takes time for them to adapt their motor skill controls to the modifications of...Tuesday, May 24, 2016
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Fatty Foods During Teen Years May Influence Later Breast Cancer Risk
New research suggests teens who eat high amounts of saturated fats or low amounts of healthier fats tend to have denser breasts, a known risk factor for breast cancer, 15 years later.Monday, May 23, 2016
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What's Hot? 05/20/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 20, 2016
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More Evidence That For Teens, Multitasking Results in Poorer School Performance
A new study finds the more time teenagers spend splitting their attention between various devices such as their phones, video games or TV, the lower their test scores in math and English tend to...Thursday, May 19, 2016
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Teen Social Media Users More Likely to "Pick-and-Choose" Faith Beliefs
A new study suggests that youths who use social media are more likely to develop a “pick-and-choose” approach to customize their faith than those who do not use social media.Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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Heavy Social Media Use Ups Risk of Body Image Worries
Habitual and prolonged use of social media is linked to a greater risk of younger adults developing eating and body image concerns, according to a new study.Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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Genes Play a Role in Teen Impulsivity, Alcohol Abuse
New research has discovered a new genetic link between impulsivity and teenage binge-drinking that brings researchers an important step closer to understanding why some young people face a struggle...Monday, May 16, 2016
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What's Hot? 05/13/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 13, 2016
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Parental Depression Linked to Brain Changes, Risk-taking in Adolescents
A new study concludes that parental depression contributes to greater brain activity in areas linked to risk taking in adolescent children, likely leading to more risk-taking and rule-breaking...Thursday, May 12, 2016
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Teens Bullied In-Person and Online More Likely to Become Bullies
Adolescents who are bullied both in person and online are twice as likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors themselves than teens who experience only one form of bullying,Wednesday, May 11, 2016
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Distraction Often a Factor in Teen Drivers' Rear-end Collisions
In a U.S. study using in-car video recorders, more than three-quarters of rear end collisions involving a teen driver happened when the teen was paying attention to a phone, a passenger or...Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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Poor Parenting Can Be Passed From Generation to Generation
Beating, yelling and neglect can all be passed from one generation to the next — but parents are often keen to break the cycle of abuse if they can get the right help, according to a new study.Monday, May 9, 2016
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What's Hot? 05/06/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 6, 2016