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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1 in 5 Americans Has an STI
According to 2018 data, one in five people in the United States probably carries a sexually transmitted infection, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.Monday, February 1, 2021
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What's Hot? 01/29/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 29, 2021
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Children Can Bypass Age Verification Procedures in Popular Social Media Apps
Children of all ages can completely bypass age verification measures to sign-up to the world's most popular social media apps including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger,...Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Just 2% of U.S. Teens Eat Recommended Amount of Veggies
In findings that may ring true to parents, a new government survey shows that a paltry 2% of U.S. high school students are eating enough vegetables.Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Being Bilingual as a Child Leads to Sharper Cognitive Abilities as an Adult
Children brought up in a home in which more than one language is regularly spoken are often sharper from a cognitive perspective as an adult, according to the findings of a new study.Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Young Adults Who Spend 5+ Hours Daily on Social Media Much More Likely to be Depressed
New research from the University of Arkansas finds the more minutes young adults spend on social media, the more likely they are to suffer from depression.Monday, January 25, 2021
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What's Hot? 01/22/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 22, 2021
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Having Kids Means Less Sleep for Moms — But Not for Dads
It’s no secret that having children can lead to some sleepless nights, but new research finds that mothers are suffering more than anyone when it comes to a night of good rest.Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Women 50% More Likely to Suffer Concussion in Sports Than Men
A new study from Columbia University that compared concussion rates suffered by men and women in the school’s various sports programs found that concussion rates were over 50% higher among women —...Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Youth Vaping Triples Odds for Adult Smoking
A new study finds that teens who start vaping are three times more likely to smoke cigarettes in adulthood than those who never started with electronic cigarettes.Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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New Study Suggests that College Campuses are COVID-19 Super-spreaders
College campuses are at risk of becoming COVID-19 superspreaders for their entire county, according to a new vast study which shows the striking danger of the first two weeks of school in...Monday, January 18, 2021
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With Pot Rules Relaxed, More U.S. Teens Driving While High
Almost half of teenagers who regularly use pot admit they've gotten behind the wheel while stoned, a new study in JAMA Network Open reveals.Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Children with Strong Levels of Self-Control Live Longer, Healthier Lives
Researchers from Duke University have found that people who have high levels of self-control as a child usually grow up to be healthier adults when they reach middle age.Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Nearly Half of Young Drivers Resume Driving Just Weeks After Sustaining a Concussion
In a new study, researchers found that nearly half of adolescents who sought specialty care for a concussion were back to driving approximately two weeks after the injury, even though few had...Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating
In a new study, researchers at the University of Southern California have found that nearly half of students who were surveyed have used food to cope with the pandemic.Monday, January 11, 2021
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What's Hot? 01/08/21
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 8, 2021
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Parents Doing Whatever It Takes to Bond With Their Kids During COVID
A new survey finds many parents are working up a sweat just to bond with their kids more during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, over half the parents surveyed (53%) have learned a TikTok dance...Thursday, January 7, 2021
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First-Born Children are Smarter, More Successful Than Their Siblings
A recent study finds that eldest children tended to have higher IQs than their younger brothers and sisters, performed better in school, and even earned more income.Monday, January 4, 2021