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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Young Chimpanzees and Human Teens Share Risk-Taking Behaviors
Adolescent chimpanzees share some of the same risk-taking behaviors as human teens, but they may be less impulsive than their human counterparts, according to new research.Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Parental Support Linked to Teen Internet Addiction
Teenagers who feel well-supported by their parents are more likely to report increased internet addiction over time, in a surprise finding from a new University of Sydney Business School study.Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Rest Isn't Best: Getting Kids Back to School Sooner After a Concussion Can Mean a Faster Recovery
Contrary to popular belief, rest may not always be the best cure after a concussion, according to a new study. In fact, an early return to school may be associated with lower symptoms after...Monday, January 23, 2023
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What's Hot? 01/20/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 20, 2023
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Researchers Find Music Education Benefits Youth Well-Being
The latest USC research on the impact of music education shows that for adolescents, the benefits appear to extend beyond a surge in neural connections in their brains. It actually boosts their...Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Strict-Sounding Teachers Worse in the Classroom Than Kind Colleagues
A ground-breaking psychological study of hundreds of children showed "controlling sounding voices" didn't gain cooperation from 10-16-year-olds.Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Children Who Don’t Get Enough Sleep Consume More Junk
In a new study, scientists at the University of Otago in New Zealand reveal that children who don’t get enough sleep eat more calories than their well-rested peers.Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Regular Aerobic Exercise Reduces Depression in Teens
A new study has found that regular aerobic exercise can reduce symptoms in teens found to be suffering from depression.Monday, January 16, 2023
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What's Hot? 01/13/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 13, 2023
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Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults
According to a new study, teenagers who generally felt happy, optimistic, and loved went on to show better cardiovascular health in their 20s and 30s, versus kids who lacked that level of mental...Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Difficulty in Focusing Attention in Children Predicts Early Adolescent Depression
A recent 4-year longitudinal study of children and their families found inattention, one of the components of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to predict symptoms of depression four years...Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Children Who Frequently Check Social Media Face Significant Brain Changes
Social media could be reprogramming children’s brains and making them hooked on “likes,” a new study from the University of North Carolina reveals.Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Homicide a Leading Cause of Death for Kids, Teens
Homicide has become a leading killer of children, with guns being the most common weapon used in their deaths, a recent study shows.Monday, January 9, 2023
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What's Hot? 01/06/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 6, 2023
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As Legal Pot Grows, More Kids Sickened by Edibles at Home
The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a new study.Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Screen Time Linked to OCD in U.S. Preteens
For preteens, the odds of developing OCD over a two-year period increased by 13% for every hour they played video games, and by 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to a new study...Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Young Adults Living With Their Parents Are Driving a Luxury Boom
Nearly half of young Americans are living at home with their parents allowing them to save money and their new disposable income is being used to purchase high-end luxury items, according to a new...Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Teens and Cyberbullying 2022
Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviors asked about in a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 14-May 4, 2022.Monday, December 19, 2022