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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Your Teen's New Favorite Drug - Their Smartphone
A recent study from Baylor University found that smartphones, for youngsters and adults, can be as addictive as drugs and alcohol because smartphone users demonstrate behaviors that are similar to...Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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Paxil Is Not Safe or Effective For Teens
In a new review of data from a 2001 trial, researchers say there is no evidence that paroxetine (Paxil), an antidepressant that is approved for treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder...Tuesday, September 22, 2015
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Energy Drinks Tied to Brain Injuries in Teens
Teens who drink energy drinks a lot are more likely to get head injuries than those who don't consume the highly caffeinated beverages, a new study from Canada suggests.Monday, September 21, 2015
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What's Hot? 09/18/15
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, September 18, 2015
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More Children Getting Drunk on Hand Sanitizers
Since 2010, poison control center hotlines across the United States have seen a nearly 400% increase in calls related to children younger than 12 ingesting hand sanitizer, according to new analysis...Thursday, September 17, 2015
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Body Image Affects Weight Gain in Teen Girls
While not observed in boys, a negative body image in overweight girls resulted in more weight gain over time than a positive body image, according to a new study.Wednesday, September 16, 2015
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Pressure to be Cool Can Lead to Downward Spiral for Teens
The pressure to be cool, look good, and own the “right stuff” is detrimental to many children and teenagers, according to a new study.Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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Social Media Pressure Linked to Teen Anxiety and Depression
The pressure to be constantly available and respond 24/7 on social media can cause depression, anxiety, and reduce sleep quality for teenagers, according to a new study.Monday, September 14, 2015
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What's Hot? 09/11/15
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, September 11, 2015
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A Happy Holiday Season Expected for Retailers
This year’s holiday retail season is expected to be strong in the US. eMarketer forecasts that US retail sales in the months of November and December 2015 will increase 5.7% year over year,...Thursday, September 10, 2015
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Teens Find a New Use for E-cigarettes - Vaping Marijuana
Teenagers have discovered a new way to inhale marijuana — e-cigarette vaporizers, according to a new study.Wednesday, September 9, 2015
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Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Pot
Teens with chronic diseases such as asthma and juvenile arthritis have to manage their health carefully, yet many of them have had alcohol or smoked marijuana in the last year, a new study shows.Tuesday, September 8, 2015
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Friendships in Adolescence Pave Way for Better Health in Adulthood
A new study has linked good quality adolescent friendships to a healthy adult life.Monday, September 7, 2015
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What's Hot? 09/04/2015
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, September 4, 2015
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Bright Screens May Cause More Sleep Disruption for Tweens and Teens
A recent study found that children between the ages of 9 and 15 in the early stages of puberty were particularly sensitive to light at night compared to older teens.Thursday, September 3, 2015
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Daily Marijuana Use Among College Students at Highest Rate in 35 Years
U.S. college students today smoke weed at a higher rate than at any time in the past 35 years, surpassing daily cigarette smoking for the first time in 2014.Wednesday, September 2, 2015
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Good Moods Infectious Among Teens
In a new study, researchers found that positive moods spread through groups of teens, but having depressed friends doesn't increase a teen's risk of depression.Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Study Finds Adolescent Bullies Like Themselves, Are Less Depressed Than Other Peers
A recent study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, found that adolescent bullies reported higher levels of self-esteem, enjoy increased social status and have greater sex appeal...Monday, August 31, 2015