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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Adolescent Binge Drinking May Lead to Long-Lasting Brain Changes
Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice.Monday, June 26, 2023
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What's Hot? 06/23/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 23, 2023
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Cutting Back on Social Media Reduces Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness
Researchers found college students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes per day scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear of missing out.Thursday, June 22, 2023
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One in Four Adolescent Girls Experience Low Mood, Twice as Many as Boys
Based on data from UManresa, which studies the health and health-related behaviors of thousands of adolescent school children in central Catalonia, researchers found that the prevalence of low mood...Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Going to Bed a Little Earlier Greatly Increases Total Sleep Time for Teens
Going to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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About 15 Percent of Children Received Mental Health Treatment in 2021
In 2021, 14.9 percent of children aged 5 to 17 years received mental health treatment, according to a June data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National...Monday, June 19, 2023
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What's Hot? 6/16/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 16, 2023
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Positive Parenting Buffers Stress’s Effects on the Brain
Positive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers—protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serious illness, according to a new study.Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Bedtime Rules Make for Better Teen Sleep
Parents setting bedtime rules can be "protective" of their teenage children's health and well-being, helping them to establish good sleep routines as young adults and in the future, say Flinders...Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Teens are Spending Less Time Than Ever with Friends
The share of high school seniors who gathered with friends in person “almost every day” dropped from 44 percent in 2010 to 32 percent in 2022, according to Monitoring the Future, a national survey...Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Childhood Maltreatment Predicts Adult Emotional Difficulties
A new meta-analysis published this month in Psychological Bulletin, led by Stanford University, researchers found that childhood maltreatment may lead to adult alexithymia, a condition where people...Monday, June 12, 2023
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What's Hot? 06/09/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 9, 2023
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Doing Good for Others is Good for Children’s and Teens’ Mental, Physical Health
Children and teenagers who volunteer tend to flourish mentally and physically, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Alcohol Dependency in Adolescence Linked with Later Depression Risk
Adolescents who show signs of alcohol dependence are more likely to develop depression by their mid-20s, according to a new study led by University College London and University of Bristol...Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Social Stress, Problem-Solving Deficits Contribute to Suicide Risk for Teen Girls
Teen girls who have greater difficulty effectively solving interpersonal problems when they experience social stress and those who experience more interpersonal stress in their lives are at greater...Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Study Links Ultra-Processed Food Consumption with Psychosocial Problems in Adolescents
Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according to new research.Monday, June 5, 2023
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What's Hot? 06/02/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 2, 2023
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One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.Thursday, June 1, 2023