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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What's Hot? 04/16/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 16, 2021
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Later School Start Times Mean Better-Rested Kids
Starting the school day a little later helps middle and high school students get more and better sleep, according to a new study.Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Abuse in Childhood and Adolescence Linked to Higher Likelihood of Conduct Problems
Children who are exposed to abuse before they are eleven years old and those exposed to abuse both in childhood and adolescence may be more likely to develop conduct problems such as bullying or...Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Liquor During Lockdown: 1 in 6 Parents Allowed Teens to Drink During Quarantine
A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, one in six surveyed parents allowed their teens to drink alcohol at home, in contrast to...Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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When Pot Use Starts in Teens, Drug Addiction More Likely
Teens who try marijuana or other drugs are at greater risk of developing a drug addiction than those who wait a few years before experimenting with drugs, a new study finds.Monday, April 12, 2021
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What's Hot? 04/09/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 9, 2021
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Teens and Parents Dissatisfied with Virtual School
A new study finds that teens in virtual classes are less satisfied with their school experience, but are no more likely to be depressed.Thursday, April 8, 2021
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Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully
Here's yet another reason to keep your teenager from spending countless hours online and on popular social media: New research suggests it increases cyberbullying, particularly among teen boys.Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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U.S. Church Membership Falls Below Majority for First Time
Americans' membership in houses of worship continued to decline last year, dropping below 50% for the first time in Gallup's eight-decade trend.Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Nearly Half of Poison Control Calls for Supersized Alcopops Involve Underage Drinkers
A new study found that calls to U.S. poison control centers for supersized alcopops disproportionately involved underage drinkers compared to calls for other alcohol products.Monday, April 5, 2021
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What's Hot? 04/02/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 2, 2021
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Does 'Harsh Parenting' Lead to Smaller Brains?
Repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking, or yelling at children is linked with smaller brain structures in adolescence, according to a new study published in Development and Psychology.Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Insights From Two Reopened Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study of two large, independent k-12 schools that re-opened for in-person learning last fall, joins a growing body of evidence that, with appropriate measures, there are ways for schools to...Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Teen Pot Use Could Mean Less Success as Adult
Teenage pot use can hamper a kid's future chances of landing a good job with a large salary, mainly by interfering with his or her education, a new study of twins has found.Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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More Than 40% of Parents Say Their Kids Have Fallen Behind in School During Pandemic
A new study finds the majority of American parents are worrying about their child’s mental health more than ever.Monday, March 29, 2021
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What's Hot? 03/26/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, March 26, 2021
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Preschoolers With Too Much Screen Time Struggle Making Friends, Have Shorter Attention Spans
Researchers in Finland have found children under five who excessively use video games, mobile phones, and other digital devices are displaying emotional and behavioral issues by the time they reach...Thursday, March 25, 2021
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Stronger Brain Activity Seen After Writing on Paper Than on Tablet or Smartphone
A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later.Wednesday, March 24, 2021