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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Back-to-School Shopping Spree: Parents Spending $843 Per Child to Prep for In-Person Learning This Year
A new survey shows that parents are sparing no expense for back-to-school shopping, spending an average of $843 on each child.Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Worldwide Increases in Adolescent Loneliness
A new study finds that the psychological well-being of adolescents around the world began to decline after 2012, in conjunction with the rise of smartphone access and increased internet use.Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Netflix Plans Push Into Video Games
Netflix announced that it’s hired a Facebook executive to lead games development — apparently signaling its intention to leap into publishing video games.Monday, July 26, 2021
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What's Hot? 07/23/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 23, 2021
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Teens with a History of Self-Harm Have a Significantly Higher Threshold for Pain
New research has found that teenagers who have self-harmed five or more times in their life have a significantly higher threshold for pain compared to adolescents that have not.Thursday, July 22, 2021
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Remote Learning Hurt High School Students Academically, Emotionally
There were academic, social, and emotional consequences for U.S. high school students who attended classes remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows.Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Teens with Secure Family Relationships "Pay It Forward" with Empathy for Friends
A new study finds that 14-year-old teens with supportive family relationships predict their empathetic support of close friends.Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers (2021)
A recent study from WalletHub examined the risks for teenage drivers on a state-by-state basis, compiling a list of best and worst states for teen drivers.Monday, July 19, 2021
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What's Hot? 07/16/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 16, 2021
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Recess Quality Influences Student Behavior, Social-Emotional Development
Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full physical, mental and social-emotional benefits of recess, a new...Thursday, July 15, 2021
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A Third of Teens, Young Adults Reported Worsening Mental Health During Pandemic
As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, many young people began experiencing declines in mental health, a new study has found.Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Spike Among Adolescents During COVID
The number of adolescents admitted to the hospital for severe illness from eating disorders has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Regular Physical Activity Linked to More 'Fit' Preteen Brains
A new study from Boston Children's Hospital adds another benefit: Physical activity appears to help organize children's developing brains.Monday, July 12, 2021
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What's Hot? 07/09/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 9, 2021
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Study Finds Boys' Dislike for Reading Fiction is Actually Fiction!
Gender stereotypes around reading may be holding boys back in the classroom, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Inclusive Education.Thursday, July 8, 2021
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Sleep Deprivation Increases Teen Angst
Sleep deprivation—from lifestyle choices, pandemic stress, or late-night computer study—can quickly lead teens to loss of energy and function during the day and even feelings of anger and...Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Twenty-Year Study Links Childhood Depression to Disrupted Adult Health and Functioning
A new study confirms that depression in childhood or adolescence is associated with higher levels of adult anxiety and substance use disorders, worse health and social functioning, less financial...Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Heart Issues in Young COVID Vaccine Recipients Rare, Usually Mild and Quickly Resolve
Following a special meeting of a vaccine advisory panel to the CDC, the heads of the CDC and many leading U.S. medical organizations came out in strong support of COVID-19 vaccinations for young...Monday, July 5, 2021