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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Excess Screen Time Impacting Teen Mental Health
Teens need to regularly switch screen time for physical activity for the sake of their health and mental wellbeing, according to a University of Queensland-led study.Monday, August 23, 2021
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What's Hot? 08/21/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 20, 2021
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Back-to-School Anxiety: 3 in 5 Parents Stressed Out Just Thinking About Packing Lunches Again
A recent survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children looked at some of the biggest pain points for parents getting ready for the back-to-school season.Thursday, August 19, 2021
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Why People Snub Their Friends with Their Phone
A new study finds that in social settings, smartphones can lead to a form of contemporary rudeness called phone snubbing, or phubbing, the act of ignoring one's companions to pay attention to a...Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Just 10% of Kids with ADHD Outgrow It, Study Finds
Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over...Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Get Your Kids on a School-Ready Sleep Schedule
After a year of learning online in their pajamas at home, many kids may struggle to wake up early for class as schools reopen this fall, an expert says.Monday, August 16, 2021
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What's Hot? 08/13/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 13, 2021
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Physical Activity Protects Children From the Adverse Effects of Digital Media on Their Weight Later in Adolescence
Children's heavy digital media use is associated with a risk of being overweight later in adolescence. A new study finds physical activity protects children from the adverse effects of digital...Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Ultra-processed Foods Now Comprise 2/3 of Calories in Children and Teen Diets
The calories that children and adolescents consumed from ultra-processed foods jumped from 61% to 67% of total caloric intake from 1999 to 2018, according to a new study.Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Closeness with Dads May Play Special Role in How Kids Weather Adolescence
Adolescence can be an emotionally turbulent time, but new research at Penn State found that close, supportive relationships with parents — especially dads — at key points during adolescence can...Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Children of Heavy Drinkers More Likely to Have Mental Health Problems, Display Criminal Behavior
Children of heavy drinkers are more likely to develop depression and other mental health problems, a new study warns.Monday, August 9, 2021
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What's Hot? 08/06/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 6, 2021
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Key to Kids Getting Better Grades in Math — is More Active Gym Classes?
Improving physical education classes at school could be the key to students’ academic success, especially in math, a new study suggests.Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Kids with Goals and Supportive Parents Less Likely to Ever Start Vaping
A new study finds that children who have clear goals for their future and supportive parents are much less likely to try either vaping or traditional tobacco products.Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Most Parents Clueless About Overuse Dangers to Young Pitchers
Before you sign your young pitcher up to play baseball in multiple leagues, familiarize yourself with guidelines that can protect them against overuse injuries. A new survey shows most parents have...Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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TikTok Videos Are Giving Kids an Overly Positive View of Vaping
Content portraying vaping as cool and in a positive light is rampant on the popular social media platform TikTok, according to a new study.Monday, August 2, 2021
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What's Hot? 07/30/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 30, 2021
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American Elementary School Students Fell 4 to 5 Months Behind During Pandemic
Elementary school students in the United States fell behind five months in mathematics and four months in reading by the end of the 2020–21 school year, according to a new report.Thursday, July 29, 2021