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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Socially Active Children More Likely to Drink, Smoke During Adulthood
A child’s personality may reveal how likely they are to drink and smoke when they’re older, a new study reveals.Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Teen Suicides Increased During the Pandemic
The number of suicides among adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 increased in five states during the pandemic, according to research looking at 14 states published in the journal JAMA...Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Experiencing Parental Domestic Violence as a Child Linked to Mental Illness in Adulthood
New research from the University of Toronto reports roughly one-fifth of adults who experienced chronic parental domestic violence during childhood went on to develop a major depressive disorder in...Monday, April 25, 2022
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What's Hot? 04/22/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 22, 2022
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Parental Criticism Hurts: A Glimpse Inside the Adolescent Brain
It may seem as though adolescents do as they please, but a new study suggests they are more sensitive to their parents' opinions than they may seem, with the adolescent brain reacting strongly to...Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
The structure of teens' families influences their risk of delinquent behaviors such as shoplifting, graffiti or robbery, new research suggests.Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Teens Who Misuse Drugs Rarely Shake the Issue as Adults
Does youthful experimentation with drugs and alcohol always fade with age? Not necessarily, as a new study finds that more than 60% of teens who report heavy use of alcohol, marijuana, and/or other...Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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How Much Is Social Media to Blame for Teens’ Declining Mental Health?
While the pandemic led to more mental health issues among teens, this was not a sudden sharp uptick or a reversal of previous positive trends—teens started to report more sadness starting 10 years...Monday, April 18, 2022
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What's Hot? 04/15/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 15, 2022
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Athletic, Fit Kids Show Improved Concentration, Quality of Life
What happens on the playing field may influence academic outcomes more than most assume. Physically fit primary school students generally feel better, find it easier to concentrate, and enjoy an...Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Pandemic Brought Surge in Fatal Drug Overdoses in U.S. Teens
Drug overdose deaths among America's teens have skyrocketed during the pandemic, and not because drug use is more common, researchers report.Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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TikTok Surpasses Snapchat As Teens' Favorite
TikTok is now teens’ favorite social media platform — surpassing Snapchat for the first time — while Meta’s Facebook (along with Twitter) barely registers within that age group, according to the...Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Teen Boys Insecure About Their Looks Far More Likely to Battle Depression as Adults Than Girls
Boys who are insecure about their looks as teenagers are almost three times more likely to suffer from severe depression as adults, a recent study warns.Monday, April 11, 2022
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What's Hot? 04/08/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 8, 2022
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Mom and Dad’s Social Media Habits Reveal Their Parenting Style
Does a parent’s posting habits on Facebook really change the way they interact with their kids? A new study finds parents who tend to post tons of pictures of their children on social media often...Thursday, April 7, 2022
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1 in 4 Children Who Have Suffered a Minor Head Injury Are Liable to Suffer From Chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome
A new study found that one in four children who have been discharged from the emergency room after a mild head injury are misdiagnosed and continue to suffer from persistent post-concussion...Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Rising Parental Expectations Linked to Perfectionism in College Students
Rising parental expectations and criticism are linked to an increase in perfectionism among college students, which can have damaging mental health consequences, according to new research published...Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Scientists Find That the Impact of Social Media on Wellbeing Varies Across Adolescence
Girls and boys might be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during their adolescence, say an international team of scientists.Monday, April 4, 2022