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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Youth Drinking, Pot Use Went Down During Pandemic
Pot use, drinking, smoking, and vaping all fell among U.S. youth during the pandemic, likely because they had to spend more time at home and less time with their friends, researchers say.Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Children's Chores Improve Brain Function
Requiring kids to do chores on a regular basis may be associated with them having better academic performance and problem-solving skills, according to new research from La Trobe University.Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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20 Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity Daily Advised for Teens
Twenty minutes of daily vigorous physical activity (VPA) seems to be best for maximizing cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents, according to a new study.Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Teens May Have Eaten Healthier During Pandemic
New research has uncovered one positive effect of the pandemic: for the first time in 30 years, teens' consumption of junk food fell following school closures, social restrictions, and more parents...Monday, June 13, 2022
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What's Hot? 06/10/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 10, 2022
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How Mother-Youth Emotional Climate Helps Adolescents Cope with Stress
A recent University of Illinois study looks at how emotional aspects of parenting can help youth better cope with peer stressors during this transitional period.Thursday, June 9, 2022
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More Than Half of Teens Think Investing Is Too Confusing
A new study from Fidelity Investments finds that more than half of teens think investing is too confusing and almost three and four have no knowledge of trading stocks or electronic fund transfers.Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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Classroom Insecurity: 1 in 3 Teens Worldwide Don’t Feel Safe in Their Own School
A new study from Finland’s University of Turku finds adolescents around the globe fear for their safety with one in three saying they feel unsafe in their own school.Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Excessively High BMI in Adolescence is Also Associated with Type 1 Diabetes—Not Just the Type 2
New research shows that excessively high body mass index (BMI) in adolescents is linked to the development of type 1 diabetes (the form of the condition more associated with autoimmune...Monday, June 6, 2022
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What's Hot? 06/03/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 3, 2022
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Team Sports Linked to Fewer Mental Health Difficulties for Kids
A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents has found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties.Thursday, June 2, 2022
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If You've Had a 'Mild' Concussion, You Could Still Have Symptoms Years Later
A new study has found that up to eight years later, people who had experienced a mild concussion reported more ongoing symptoms, depression, and problems with work than those who never had one.Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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When States Legalize Pot, More Teens Light Up
Pot use among U.S. minors increases when states legalize recreational cannabis for adults, according to a new study.Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Adolescent Females Found Especially Vulnerable to Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-Related School Closings
A new study validates findings from earlier public health surveillance data suggesting a disproportionate rise in emergency department visits for suicide, especially among adolescents and females,...Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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What's Hot? 05/27/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, May 27, 2022
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Adventurous Play Outdoors Leads to Stronger Mental Health for Kids
A new study finds children who spend more time playing adventurously show fewer signs of anxiety and depression.Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Children Exercising Less, Spending More Time on Couch Than Before COVID-19 Pandemic
Children are exercising less than they did before the pandemic and spending too much time on the sofa, warns a new study.Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Motivation for Sports and School Go Hand in Hand for Adolescent Athletes
A new study from Finland shows adolescent athletes with high motivation for school also have high motivation for sports. Male students tend to be less interested in school than their female peers.Tuesday, May 24, 2022