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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Study Links Exercise Intensity, Attentional Control in Late-Adolescent Girls
Adolescent girls who engage in more moderate and vigorous physical activity each day have better attentional control, a new study finds. The study focused on girls and boys aged 15-18.Monday, February 20, 2023
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What's Hot? 02/17/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 17, 2023
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A Sense of Purpose May Have Significant Impact on Teens' Emotional Well-Being
Adolescents who feel a greater sense of purpose may be happier and more satisfied with life than peers who feel less purposeful, suggests a recent study of more than 200 teens.Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Youth Cannabis Vaping Highest in Medical Marijuana States
More U.S. high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical purposes than states where all adult use is permitted—a study finding that surprised the...Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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TikTok is Crushing YouTube in Annual Study of Kids' and Teens' App Usage
For another year in a row, TikTok has found itself as the social app kids and teens are spending the most time using throughout the day, even outpacing YouTube.Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Teens With Asthma Face More Bullying
New research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms also increases risk.Monday, February 13, 2023
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What's Hot? 02/10/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 10, 2023
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Students with Fewer Friends ‘Copy’ Their Peers to Avoid More Unpopularity
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have found that adolescents with only a few friends are likelier to imitate their peers’ behavior and go along with what they want to do.Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Over Half of Gen Z Teens Feel Motivated to Learn More About Jesus
Data from Barna's The Open Generation: United States—one of many country-focused reports created as part of The Open Generation project—show that U.S. teens are largely interested in learning more...Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Weed-Friendly Posts on Social Media Get Teens Using Cannabis
While cannabis ads targeted to teens and college students are illegal in Washington state, a new survey reveals they see a lot of pro-weed messaging on social media, which makes them more likely to...Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Three or More Concussions Linked with Worse Brain Function in Later Life
Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, including long-term impact on memory, according to major new research.Monday, February 6, 2023
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What's Hot? 2/3/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 3, 2023
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Correlation Between Teens' Social Media Time and Restrictive Eating
Researchers have found a correlation in teenagers between the amount of time spent on social media and restrictive eating behaviors or eating disorders.Thursday, February 2, 2023
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High-Intensity Drinking Escalates Among Teens Within Two Years of First Drink
According to a new University of Michigan study, the average time of escalation from first drink to high-intensity drinking (eight or more drinks in a row for women; 10 or more drinks in a row for...Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Kids Lost an Average of a Third of a Year's Learning During Pandemic
Adding to the very long list of hardships exacted by the pandemic, a new review indicates that schoolchildren around the world ended up losing more than a third of a full year's education due to...Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Insufficient Good Quality Sleep During Teenage Years May Heighten Subsequent MS Risk
Insufficient and disturbed sleep during the teenage years may heighten the subsequent risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a new case-control study.Monday, January 30, 2023
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What's Hot? 01/27/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 27, 2023
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Study Finds High Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study has found that the rates of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents were significantly higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than they were pre-pandemic.Thursday, January 26, 2023