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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Science Backs Nature as Key to Children's Health
The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive review of data from nearly 300...Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Teens Who Use Pot, E-Cigs and Cigarettes Are in Triple Danger
More U.S. teens use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes and marijuana together, posing greater risks to their health and behavior than if they used only one substance, a new study finds.Monday, October 11, 2021
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What's Hot? 10/08/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, October 8, 2021
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1 in 4 Parents Say Their Kids Have Been Quarantined Since School Started
One-quarter of U.S. parents report that their child has had to quarantine because of possible COVID-19 exposure since school started, a new poll finds.Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Sibling Bullying Associated with Poor Mental Health Outcomes Years Later
Young people who are repeatedly bullied by siblings are more likely to suffer from poor mental health and wellbeing issues later in adolescence, a new study has suggested.Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Grow up! Most Americans Don’t Start ‘Adulting’ Until Their 30s
According to the results of a new poll, half of Americans don’t even start saving up for a home until they’re at least 30 years old, a top sign signaling they were adults.Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Good Teacher-Student Relationships Can Prevent Kids From Turning to Crime
A new study out of Scotland suggests that children who have a good relationship with their teachers are less likely to engage in anti-social behavior as they grow up.Monday, October 4, 2021
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What's Hot? 10/01/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, October 1, 2021
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Parental Depression Tied to Offspring Depression in Teen Years
Exposure to maternal depression during pregnancy and postpartum is strongly associated with greater offspring trajectories of depressive symptoms during adolescence, according to a new study.Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Play Ball! (It's Good for You)
Boys who participate in sports in early childhood are less likely to experience later depressive and anxiety symptoms—known as emotional distress—in middle childhood, a new study led by Université...Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Pandemic Changed Families' Eating Habits, for Good and Bad
According to a nationwide poll of U.S. parents, half of families cook at home more often and two-thirds are making healthier food choices. But for about 20% of parents, the pandemic lifestyle has...Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Marching Band Kids at Risk From Heat Illness
Thousands of student-athletes are sidelined by heat illnesses each year, but while guidelines exist to help coaches and trainers keep their students safe, there's another group on the field that's...Monday, September 27, 2021
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What's Hot? 09/24/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 24, 2021
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Driving Technology Benefits Young Drivers Most And Could Slash Teen Crashes
Several new studies released earlier this month found that crash avoidance features and teen-specific vehicle systems could offer large safety benefits for teen drivers.Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Family Meals Are More Frequent, Last Longer During Pandemic
Family meals now last 15 minutes longer in the typical American household than they did before the pandemic began, according to a recent study of 2,004 people.Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Marijuana Use at ‘Historic High’ Among College-Aged Adults
College-age adults who do not use marijuana may soon be in the minority, as usage among the age group reached historically high levels in 2020, according to a new national poll.Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Facebook Knows Instagram is Harmful to Teen Girls
A bombshell report in the Wall Street Journal shows that Facebook, which owns Instagram, is well aware of the teen mental health crisis—and they've been purposely playing it down.Monday, September 20, 2021
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What's Hot? 09/17/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 17, 2021