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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Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?
Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans
Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Erratic Sleep Patterns Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens with Extra Belly Weight
A new study found that the link between excess weight and higher blood pressure in adolescents was stronger among those with irregular sleep patterns.Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens
For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.Monday, March 13, 2023
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What's Hot? 03/10/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, March 10, 2023
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Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?
A new study investigated which high school sports are associated with the most student injuries and found that teens who participate in football, girls' soccer and boys' wrestling are the most at...Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Excessive Screen Time Linked to Suicidal Behaviors in US Preteens
A new study finds that greater screen time among children 9-11 is associated with a higher risk of developing suicidal behaviors two years later.Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Children Who Have Frequent Nightmares at Greater Risk of Dementia, Parkinson’s by Age 50
A new study suggests that children who experience regular bad dreams and nightmares between the ages of seven and 11, may be nearly twice as likely to develop cognitive impairment by the time they...Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Bad Fad: The Burt's Bees TikTok Trend
Don't put lip balm on your eyelids, even if you saw it on TikTok. It's bad for your eyes, according to a Michigan Medicine expert.Monday, March 6, 2023
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What's Hot? 03/03/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, March 3, 2023
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Physical Activity Can Help Mental Health in Pre-Teen Years
Regular physical activity can improve adolescents' mental health and help with behavioral difficulties, research suggests.Thursday, March 2, 2023
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One in Five Kids at Risk for Eating Disorder
More than 1 in 5 children worldwide are at risk of developing an eating disorder such as bulimia, anorexia, or binge eating, a new analysis suggests.Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Researchers Find Adolescent Cyberbullies Also More Likely to be Victims
Early adolescents who engage in cyberbullying are more likely to become victims, according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast.Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Exercising Doesn’t Help Kids Looking at Screens All Day Offset Obesity Risk
Researchers have found that lots of exercise does not offset obesity risk among preteens who spend eight or more hours in front of a screen daily.Monday, February 27, 2023
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What's Hot? 02/24/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 24, 2023
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Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image
A new study finds that teens and young adults who already had symptoms of anxiety or depression and who cut their social media usage by about 50% experienced a significant improvement in how they...Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids
A new study reveals that late-night cramming, hall parties, and other nocturnal activities can rob college kids of sleep, taking a big toll on grade point averages.Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness
An alarming new survey shows that American teen girls are experiencing record-high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk.Tuesday, February 21, 2023