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
-
1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has Had a Concussion
Nearly one in four American teens has suffered at least one concussion, according to new research.Wednesday, May 12, 2021
-
Adversity in Early Life Linked to Higher Risk of Mental Health Problems
New research has found that childhood adversity, such as parental conflict, death of a close family member or serious injury, before the age of nine was associated with mental health problems in...Tuesday, May 11, 2021
-
Parents Think Their Kids Are Now Two Grades Behind Because of Remote Learning Struggles
While some government officials see remote learning as the future of schooling, many parents aren’t buying it. In fact, the average parent estimates their child has regressed two whole grade levels...Monday, May 10, 2021
-
What's Hot? 05/07/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, May 7, 2021
-
Two in Three Kids Regularly ‘Screen Stacking’ After School — Using Up to Four Digital Devices at Same Time
A recent study finds two-thirds of children spend their evenings and weekends utilizing up to four screen devices at once.Thursday, May 6, 2021
-
Being Bullied Often Leads Teens to Thoughts of Violence
Bullied and mistreated teens are much more likely to fantasize about hurting or killing others, a new study warns.Wednesday, May 5, 2021
-
Parents More Lenient About Alcohol With Teens Who Experience Puberty Early
Parents of teens who went through puberty early may be more lenient when it comes to letting them consume alcohol, according to a new Penn State study.Tuesday, May 4, 2021
-
Many U.S. Colleges Will Mandate Vaccines on Campus Next Fall
Over 100 American colleges will require that students get coronavirus vaccines if they want to be on campus in the fall, a new survey shows.Monday, May 3, 2021
-
What's Hot? 04/30/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 30, 2021
-
Teenage Girls at Double Soccer-Related Concussion Risk of Boys
A new study shows that teenage girls playing soccer are at almost double the risk of concussion compared to teenage boys, as girls are less likely to be removed from play and take longer to...Thursday, April 29, 2021
-
Junk Food, Even Small Amounts, Can Stunt Growth in Children and Weaken Their Bones
Junk food warnings typically relate to one’s heart health or risk for obesity, but a new study says munching on processed, sugary snacks poses a serious threat to the bones of growing kids.Wednesday, April 28, 2021
-
A Plus From the Pandemic: Fewer Kids Using E-Cigarettes
There appears to be a silver lining to forced school and business closures during early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study: Fewer kids used e-cigarettes.Tuesday, April 27, 2021
-
Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Twice as Likely to Have Poorer Health
A new study has found up to half of all children with language difficulties and mental and physical health problems have been exposed to intimate partner violence.Monday, April 26, 2021
-
What's Hot? 04/23/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 23, 2021
-
The Amount of Time Children and Adolescents Spend Watching Screens Influences Their Eating Habits
According to a new study, the time children and adolescents spend on screen time entertainment –computers, mobile phones, television and video games– adversely affects their eating habits.Thursday, April 22, 2021
-
Social Media Use in 2021
Roughly seven-in-ten Americans say they ever use any kind of social media site, a share that has remained relatively stable over the past five years, according to a new Pew Research Center survey...Wednesday, April 21, 2021
-
Obesity Can Alter the Timing of Puberty in Young Girls
A new study finds obesity may lead to developmental problems for girls entering adulthood, throwing off the timing of puberty in young girls.Tuesday, April 20, 2021
-
Teen Tanning Bed Ban Would Prevent Thousands of U.S. Melanoma Cases
A U.S.-wide ban on teen use of tanning beds would prevent thousands of cases of skin cancer and save millions in health care costs, researchers say.Monday, April 19, 2021