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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Video Game Players Show Enhanced Brain Activity, Decision-Making Skills
Frequent players of video games show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the brain as compared to non-players, according to a recent study by...Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Depression in Fathers and Children Linked, Regardless of Genetic Relatedness
Adolescent depression and behavior problems are on the rise and paternal depression may be contributing to this increase, regardless of whether the fathers and children are genetically related,...Monday, July 11, 2022
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What's Hot? 07/08/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 8, 2022
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Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults
In yet another report that illustrates the dangers pot poses to the young, developing brain, a new British study finds teenagers are much more likely than adults to develop an addiction to...Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Gen Z Social Usage Rising as Their Parents Start to Log Off
This year, 4.0 million Gen Zers (born between 1997 and 2012) will become social network users, up 8.4% over 2021 and the momentum will continue so that by 2025 there will be 13.8 million more Gen Z...Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Children Battling Obesity More Likely to Suffer Cognitive Decline by Middle Age
According to new research, scientists say unhealthy weight and poor physical fitness during one’s youth increase the risk of cognitive decline in middle age.Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Many Adolescents Reported Worsened or New-Onset Headaches During the Pandemic
Over one-third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptoms or new-onset headaches, according to a new study.Monday, July 4, 2022
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What's Hot? 07/01/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 1, 2022
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Cyberbullying Increases the Risk of Suicide Among Children More Than ‘Traditional’ Bullying
Cyberbullying has a stronger impact on adolescent victims than “traditional,” in-person bullying, a new study reveals.Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Losing a Grandmother Can Trigger Long-Lasting Depression, Especially for Teen Boys
In a new Penn State study, the authors report a significant correlation between a grandmother passing away and depression, especially among adolescent boys.Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Kids Eating More Processed Foods Are Less Physically Fit, Have Poorer Heart Health
New research suggests children eating lots of ultra-processed foods see drops in their physical fitness levels, and are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease in later life.Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Fathers Today More Engaged with Their Kids ‘Than Ever Before’
A study by a team of sociologists at Brigham Young and Ball State universities indicates that fathers today are more engaged with their kids than previous generations.Monday, June 27, 2022
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What's Hot? 06/24/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 24, 2022
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1 in 5 Parents Say They’ll Never Have ‘The Talk’ with Their Kids
For many parents, talking about the birds and the bees is a part of life for adolescents. For others, they’ll just leave it to their child’s school to teach them about human reproduction.Thursday, June 23, 2022
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75% of Teens Aren't Getting Recommended Daily Exercise
New research from the University of Georgia suggests three out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students.Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Sports, Not Screens: The Key to Happier, Healthier Children
New research finds that when children are involved in after-school activities, they're more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen.Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Belief in God in U.S. Dips to 81%, a New Low
While 81% of U.S. adults believe in God according to a recent poll by Gallup, the figure is down six percentage points from 2017 and is the lowest ever in Gallup's polling on the issue.Monday, June 20, 2022
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What's Hot? 06/17/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 17, 2022