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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What's Hot? 05/05/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, May 5, 2023
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Sharing Meals with Friends May Lower Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Teens
In a recent study, sharing meals with friends among teens was strongly associated with reduced anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms in Spanish adolescents.Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Study Finds a Concerning Association Between BMI and the Adolescent Brain
A large national study finds that preteens carrying excess weight have notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to preteens with a normal...Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Good Sleep is Key to Pre-Teen Mental Health
Pre-teens need support to navigate adolescence as they develop, and a new study finds that improving a young person's sleep behavior could be one tool to do this.Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Almost Half of People with Concussion Still Show Symptoms of Brain Injury Six Months Later
According to new research at the University of Cambridge, just under half of people with a concussion were still showing symptoms six months later, with the most common being fatigue, poor...Monday, May 1, 2023
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What's Hot? 04/28/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 28, 2023
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Teens and Social Media: Key Findings from Pew Research Center Surveys
In 2022, Pew Research Center fielded an in-depth survey asking American teens – and their parents – about their experiences with and views toward social media.Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Early Teen Vapers May Be at Higher Risk of Persistent and Heavier Smoking Later in Adolescence
Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies.Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Eating Walnuts Could Benefit Adolescents' Cognitive Development, Contribute to Psychological Maturation
New research finds that eating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psychological maturation.Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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COVID-19 Pandemic Saw Major Increase in Children and Adolescents Attempting Suicide by Poison
The rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 30% during 2021—the COVID-19 pandemic's first full...Monday, April 24, 2023
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What's Hot? 04/21/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 21, 2023
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School Prevalence of Stimulant Therapy for ADHD Associated with Higher Rates of Misuse Among Teens
Researchers have identified a strong association between prevalence of prescription stimulant therapy for ADHD and rates of prescription stimulant misuse (taken in a way other than as directed by a...Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce
As summer nears, teens may want to apply for their first job or try to boost their hours for the season, but not all parents think this is such a good idea.Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Sedentary Time May Significantly Increase Adolescent Heart Size
In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports...Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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'Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far
It's not new for young people to develop an interest in their favorite pop singer or actor, but it can be problematic if that adoration turns toxic.Monday, April 17, 2023
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What's Hot? 04/14/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 14, 2023
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Sleep Problems in Adolescence Linked to Future Mental Health Issues
Sleep problems in childhood and adolescence are highly correlated with psychopathological symptoms, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Upward Comparison on Social Media Harms Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Psychological Well-Being
New research examining 15 years’ worth of research indicates that comparing ourselves to people who seem better off than us on social media can result in several negative psychological outcomes.Wednesday, April 12, 2023