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
-
Study Defines Ideal Children's Bedtime Routine
A study by a University of Manchester psychologist has scientifically defined for the first time what constitutes a good bedtime routine for children between the ages of 2 and 8.Thursday, February 25, 2021
-
Call for Tougher Age Restrictions on YouTube Cannabis Vaping Videos
YouTube videos showing cannabis vaping as fun and joyful are widely available and easily accessible to young people, a study led by University of Queensland researchers has found.Wednesday, February 24, 2021
-
Boys Who Play Video Games Regularly Less Likely to Suffer from Depression
Researchers from University College London say boys who regularly play video games are less likely to suffer from depression when they reach their teenage years.Tuesday, February 23, 2021
-
Child Bullies at Higher Odds for Substance Abuse as Adults
Schoolyard bullies have been making life difficult for kids for eons, often causing lasting damage to their victims. Now, new research shows these bullies can also suffer lasting consequences as...Monday, February 22, 2021
-
What's Hot? 02/19/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 19, 2021
-
Most Teen Bullying Occurs Among Peers Climbing the Social Ladder
Teens who bully, harass or otherwise victimize their peers often use aggression strategically to climb their school’s social hierarchy, a University of California, Davis, study suggests.Thursday, February 18, 2021
-
10-year Study Shows Elevated Suicide Risk From Excess Social Media Time for Teen Girls
Girls who used social media for at least two to three hours per day at the beginning of the study--when they were about 13 years old--and then greatly increased their use over time were at a higher...Wednesday, February 17, 2021
-
As Pot Legalization Spreads, More Teens Are Lighting Up
As pot gains in acceptance among adults, teenagers appear to be more tempted to try it, a new study out of California finds.Tuesday, February 16, 2021
-
Closing Schools Doesn’t Help Reduce COVID-19 Deaths
According to a new study, closing schools during the pandemic does not significantly reduce the number of serious coronavirus infections and deaths.Monday, February 15, 2021
-
What's Hot? 02/12/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 12, 2021
-
Most Parents Think COVID Lockdowns Damaged Their Child’s Social Skills
A new survey finds seven in 10 parents believe that spending a year in lockdown will have a lasting impact on their child’s growth and development and over 50% of these are concerned it'll be more...Thursday, February 11, 2021
-
Speeding on U.S. Roads Is Taking Thousands of Teenagers' Lives
Nearly half -- 43% -- of all fatal car crashes involving teens and their passengers are the result of speeding, a new automobile safety report reveals.Wednesday, February 10, 2021
-
Gun Deaths Among Toddlers and Young Children See Dramatic Rise
In a review of national firearm data spanning over 20 years, researchers have found unintentional firearm deaths among American toddlers are skyrocketing out of control, increasing exponentially by...Tuesday, February 9, 2021
-
Marijuana Use Tied to Self-Harm, All-Cause Death in Youth With Mood Disorders
Youth with mood disorders who use marijuana are at higher risk for death and self-harm, according to a study published online in JAMA Pediatrics.Monday, February 8, 2021
-
What's Hot? 02/05/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 5, 2021
-
Teens Who Use Marijuana Show Decline in Intelligence Later On
In a new study from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), researchers say frequent use of marijuana during adolescence can lead to having a lower IQ as an adult.Thursday, February 4, 2021
-
Psychological Distress High Among Students During COVID-19
The prevalence of self-reported psychological distress among students has been relatively high during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.Wednesday, February 3, 2021
-
Drink and Drug Risk is Lower Among Optimistic Pupils With 'Happy' Memories
Teenagers with happy childhood memories are likely to drink less, take fewer drugs and enjoy learning, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction Research & Theory.Tuesday, February 2, 2021