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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Adolescent Psychological Well-Being Tied to Adult Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new study demonstrates that a long-term association exists between an adolescent's psychological well-being and their risk of cardiovascular disease as an adult.Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Eating Vegetables Does Little or Nothing to Protect Against Heart Disease
A new study reveals that the number of vegetables a person eats each day has little to no impact on their risk for cardiovascular disease.Monday, March 7, 2022
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What's Hot? 03/04/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, March 4, 2022
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Most Children Under 5 Are Spending an Excessive Amount of Time in Front of Screens
According to a new study, most children under the age of 5 are spending an unhealthy amount of time on smartphones or in front of the television.Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Is Pandemic Social Media Use Worsening Tic Disorders in Teens?
For reasons that remain murky, new research warns that a spike in social media use during the pandemic might have worsened tic disorders in children.Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Stopped Early, Teen Drug Abuse Won't Harm Life Success
If they quit early on, there's a good chance that teenage drug abusers can still succeed in life, researchers say.Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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More Teens with Eating Disorders Wound up in ER During Pandemic
Emergency rooms across the country have seen a surge in the number of teenage girls dealing with eating and other disorders, including anxiety, depression and stress, during the pandemic, a new...Monday, February 28, 2022
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What's Hot? 02/25/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 25, 2022
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6 in 10 ‘Couldn’t Cope’ Without Smartphone for a Day; 1 in 8 Suffer Anxiety from Low Battery!
Does it feel like your smartphone never leaves your hand? You’re not alone. A new survey reveals six in 10 people “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their mobile phone for more than a day.Thursday, February 24, 2022
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One in Three Young People Say They Felt Happier During Lockdown
One in three young people say their mental health and wellbeing improved during COVID-19 lockdown measures, with potential contributing factors including feeling less lonely, avoiding bullying, and...Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Harder Times: 74% of Parents Think Raising Kids Today Much Harder Than It Was For Their Folks
A recent survey has found that while new technology may seem to make parents’ lives easier, 74 percent of parents polled think it is more challenging to raise a child now than it was when they were...Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Study Finds Vaping has Long-Term Effect on the Heart for Adolescent Males But Not Females
A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine gives insight into what happens to the cardiovascular system of adolescents when they vape.Monday, February 21, 2022
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What's Hot? 02/18/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 18, 2022
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Sleepless Children Often Become Sleepless Adults
Young children who struggle with insomnia face a very high risk for more of the same as young adults, a new study warns.Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Smartphones Make Teenagers Lonelier
Today's teenagers are lonelier at school than those 20 years ago because smartphones stop them from talking with friends, a new study says.Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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Adolescent Activity Levels in Decline
New research from the University of Tennessee suggests that physical activity in adolescents has declined by roughly 4,000 steps per day in the span of a single generation.Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Impulsive Children Eat Food Faster and Are at Higher Risk of Obesity
A recent study from the University of Buffalo reveals impulsive kids tend to eat faster than their more introverted peers and are therefore more likely to become obese.Monday, February 14, 2022
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What's Hot? 02/11/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 11, 2022