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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What's Hot? 04/01/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 1, 2022
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Arts Activities May Improve Self-Control and Reduce Antisocial Behavior Among Teenagers
Teenagers who take part in arts and cultural activities, such as dance, drama, reading and going to concerts, are less likely to engage in antisocial and criminalized behavior up to two years...Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Kids' Media Use Accelerated Rapidly During the Pandemic
A new report from Common Sense Media finds that kids' media use during the pandemic accelerated significantly above pre-pandemic trends.Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Teen Internet Usage Associated with Stress and Suicidal Ideation
A survey of nearly 30,000 high school students in Korea reveals an association between non-academic time spent on the Internet and mental health, with teenagers who spent more time online having...Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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E-cigarettes Reverse Decades of Decline in Percentage of US Youth Struggling to Quit Nicotine
The number of adolescents who have attempted to quit e-cigarettes and failed has grown with the rapid increase in teen e-cigarette use in the past five years, according to a study by University of...Monday, March 28, 2022
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What's Hot? 03/25/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, March 25, 2022
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Seven in 10 Parents Fear Their Kids Are Becoming Internet Zombies
According to a new survey, seven in 10 American parents are worried their children are turning into internet “zombies.”Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Kids' Sleep Disrupted During the Pandemic
A two-year research review of sleep studies during the pandemic shows that children and those who contracted COVID-19 took the biggest hit in their sleep quality, according to a recent study.Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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More Than 1 in 4 Parents Say Their Adolescent Has Seen a Mental Health Specialist
Amid growing concerns for children's mental health during the pandemic era, more than a quarter of parents say their adolescent-aged child has seen a mental health specialist—with nearly 60 % of...Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Why Can’t We Resist Checking Our Smartphones in the Presence of Others?
Mobile phones have become a necessity in the lives of many people, but the addicting devices are also causing lapses in social etiquette, namely the urge to pull out a smartphone in the middle of a...Monday, March 21, 2022
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What's Hot? 03/18/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, March 18, 2022
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Pandemic Mental Health Impacts on Adolescents Quantified in New Study
For adolescents, the loneliness accompanied by pandemic-related school closures and the like has led to an increase in mental health issues like depression and self-destructive behavior, according...Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Some Teens Are Overdosing With Meds Prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety
Taken correctly, prescription drugs used to treat ADHD can help teens and young adults navigate their condition, but a new study finds many are dying from overdosing on these medications.Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Surge in Screen Time During Pandemic May Lead to More Eye Problems for Kids
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an undeniable surge in screen time and digital device use among children and adolescents all over the world, and researchers are concerned this increase may soon...Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Reading Aloud Builds Resilience Among At-Risk Kids
New research from the University of South Australia shows that reading aloud can triple a child's resilience at school, particularly for children at-risk.Monday, March 14, 2022
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What's Hot? 03/11/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, March 11, 2022
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Odds for Mental Illness Rise in Kids After Concussion
Kids who've suffered a concussion are at heightened risk of mental health issues in the aftermath, a large new study suggests.Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Playing Video Games May Enhance Reading Skills
New research from the University of Saskatchewan suggests that playing video games could have a surprising benefit – improving reading skills.Wednesday, March 9, 2022