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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U.S. Teens' Drinking, Smoking Declines While Vaping & Pot Use Keep Rising
Fewer U.S. teenagers are drinking and smoking these days, but marijuana and vaping have gained in popularity — particularly among kids with lots of unsupervised free time.Monday, September 26, 2022
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What's Hot? 09/23/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 23, 2022
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Nearly 1 in 10 American Adults, 1 in 5 Teens Report Having Depression
Depression is on the rise in the United States, according to sobering new research from Columbia University and City University of New York.Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Concussion Aftermath Could Drag Down Teens' Grades
In a new study, researchers at the University of Washington found that those who had a recent concussion could be 25% more likely than classmates to be in poor academic standing.Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Problems Persist for Kids Exposed to Cannabis in the Womb
Children who were exposed to cannabis in the womb continue to show elevated rates of symptoms of psychopathology (depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions), even as—at ages 11 and...Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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'Gateway' Foods Like Candy, Pastries and Frozen Treats May Lead to Unhealthy Teen Eating
A study of adolescent eating habits found that certain ultra-processed foods, such as candy, prepackaged pastries and frozen desserts, may act as a 'gateway' and lead to increased intake of other...Monday, September 19, 2022
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What's Hot? 09/16/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 16, 2022
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One App Is Especially Bad for Teens' Sleep
In a new study, researchers found YouTube fans experienced consistent and negative effects on sleep. Surprisingly, traditional TV was associated with earlier bedtimes.Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests.Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Youth Engaged in Digital Self-Harm 9 to 15 Times More Likely to Attempt Suicide
In a new study, researchers found that adolescents who engaged in digital self-harm were between five and seven times more likely to have considered suicide and between nine and 15 times more...Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Teens More Likely to Vape If Parent Smokes
According to a new study, teens whose parents smoke cigarettes were 55% more likely to try e-cigarettes than those of nonsmoking parents and 51% more likely to have tried traditional cigarettes.Monday, September 12, 2022
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What's Hot? 09/09/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 9, 2022
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Parents’ Who Reward Kids With Food, Restrict Their Diet May Turn Them Into ’Emotional Eaters’
Parents who reward children with food or restrict their diet risk their kids becoming “emotional eaters” who use food to regulate their feelings.Thursday, September 8, 2022
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41% of Teenagers Can't Tell the Difference Between True and Fake Online Health Messages
A new study has found that teenagers have a hard time discerning between fake and true health messages.Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Study Finds Steep Rise in Type 2 Diabetes Among Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United States say they have documented a steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during the COVID-19 pandemic.Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Parents Adopt Unhealthy Food Routines for Family Well-Being in Place of Unaffordable Activities
A new study suggests a key reason parents buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food-related activities which support social well-being, but that they are unable to...Monday, September 5, 2022
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What's Hot? 09/02/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 2, 2022
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‘Social Exclusion’ is the Most Common Form of School Bullying — Not Violence
Researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have found that the most common variety of bullying isn't physical violence, but “relational aggression.”Thursday, September 1, 2022