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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Three Factors Exacerbate Suicidal Behavior in Bullied Teens
James Cook University researchers have found three lifestyle factors that predispose bullied adolescents to plan or attempt suicide.Monday, June 7, 2021
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What's Hot? 06/04/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 4, 2021
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Online Therapy Works for Kids Battling Social Anxiety
A team of Swedish researchers says that an entirely online version of a widely used behavioral therapy technique can deliver significant relief to those affected by chronic social anxiety.Thursday, June 3, 2021
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More Children Battling Vision Problems Thanks to Rise in Screen Time During Pandemic
A recent study indicates the combination of home confinement and too much time looking at digital screens appears to be severely impacting kids’ vision.Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Childhood BMI Linked to Anorexia, Bulimia Later on Among Girls
Researchers say girls with a low body mass index (BMI) early on in childhood may be at a high risk of developing anorexia nervosa later on and young girls with a high BMI are more at risk for...Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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Teens and Adults Using E-Cigarettes at Higher Risk of Developing Asthma, Poor Mental Health
A new study finds children and adults who take up the habit significantly increase their odds of developing asthma.Monday, May 31, 2021
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What's Hot? 05/28/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, May 28, 2021
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More Than One Hour of Video Games or Internet Use on School Days Leads to Poor Grades
Researchers have found that children in middle school who play video games or use social media and the internet for more than an hour on school days have significantly lower grades and test scores...Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Parents Think Their Kids Will Get Bored Outside — After Just 30 Minutes
Results of a survey of 2,000 parents with children between five and 13-years-old reveal that less than half of moms and dads (48%) believe their child could entertain themselves in the outdoors for...Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Parental Consumption Shapes How Teens Think About and Use Cannabis
Turns out the old adage, "monkey see, monkey do," does ring true -- even when it comes to cannabis use. However, when cannabis use involves youth, it's see, think, then do, according to new...Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Childhood Abdominal Pain May Be Linked to Disordered Eating in Teenagers
New research shows that people who suffer from recurrent abdominal pain in childhood may be more likely to have disordered eating as teenagers.Monday, May 24, 2021
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What's Hot? 05/21/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, May 21, 2021
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Parents Expect to Pay at Least $26,000 Annually to Send Their Kids to College
A new survey of 2,000 American parents of children entering college or current college students shows parents expect the full cost of college to be above $26,000 annually.Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Obesity in Teens, Higher Risk of Stroke Before 50
Strokes are on the rise among people younger than 50, and new research suggests that packing on the pounds during the teen years is a big reason why.Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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More Gen Zers Now Use TikTok than Instagram in the US
After astronomical user growth in 2019 and 2020, TikTok will reach a pivotal milestone with respect to its youngest users. By the end of this year, the video app will have a larger number of Gen Z...Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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Most Parents Planning Summer Jam-Packed with Trips, Activities After 2020 Despair
A new survey of 2,000 American parents finds families are planning to “reclaim summer 2021” and just have fun.Monday, May 17, 2021
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What's Hot? 05/14/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, May 14, 2021
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Some Kindergartners Are Staring at Screens for Over 6 Hours a Day
Researchers from The Ohio State University say kindergartners from low-income families are spending over six hours a day looking at smartphones, tablets, and other digital screens during the...Thursday, May 13, 2021