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? 09/04/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 4, 2020
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Teens Who Think Their Parents Are Loving Are Less Likely to be Cyberbullies
Adolescents who perceive their parents to be loving and supportive are less likely to engage in cyberbullying, according to a new study.Thursday, September 3, 2020
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Report Uncovers Dramatic Spike in Children Abusing Parents During Pandemic
Researchers have found a disturbing pattern during the COVID-19 pandemic of children abusing their parents, with the number of violent episodes skyrocketing by 70 percent.Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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‘Nomophobia’: 9 In 10 College Students Battle Fear Of Being Without Smartphone
According to a new study just released by the American Academy of Medicine, researchers conclude that “nomophobia,” or the fear of being out of smartphone contact, is an “extremely common” phobia...Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Anxious Teens May Face Higher Odds for Future Heart Attack
Middle-aged men who were anxious or depressed teens are at a 20% increased risk for heart attack, according to a large, long-term study.Monday, August 31, 2020
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What's Hot? 8/28/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 28, 2020
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Half of Parents Squabble with Grandparents Over Parenting Choices
In a new survey, just under half of the parents polled say they’ve clashed with at least one of their child’s grandparents over differing opinions on parenting techniques.Thursday, August 27, 2020
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Poor Diet, Not Less Exercise, is Main Cause of Childhood Obesity
New research challenges current theories about the causes of childhood obesity — saying the problem is likely a poor diet and not poor fitness.Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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Anorexia Often Stunts Girls' Growth
Girls with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa may have stunted growth, new research suggests.Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Smartphones are Lowering Student's Grades
The ease of finding information on the internet is hurting students' long-term retention and resulting in lower grades on exams, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study.Monday, August 24, 2020
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What's Hot? 08/21/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 21, 2020
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Vaccinations Plummeting Over COVID-19 Fears, Two in Three Parents Afraid to Take Kids to Doctor
Vaccination rates across the U.S. are plummeting during the COVID-19 pandemic, with two-thirds of U.S. parents saying they're afraid to bring their child to the pediatrician’s office.Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Teens' Social Media Use Found Not to Raise Risk for Depression
Daily social media use is not a strong or consistent risk factor for depressive symptoms among adolescents, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health...Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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High-Intensity Physical Activity in Early Adolescence Could Lead to Stronger Bones in Adulthood
According to a new study, high-intensity physical activity in early adolescence might help maximize peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life.Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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College Teens Shun Exercise and Healthy Food
Older teenagers may be setting a course for lifelong obesity through inactivity and poor diets, according to a new study.Monday, August 17, 2020
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What's Hot? 08/14/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 14, 2020
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Vaping Linked to COVID-19 Risk in Teens and Young Adults
Vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Promises Found to Reduce Cheating in Large Study of Adolescents
New research has found that adolescents who promised to be truthful were less likely to 'cheat' than those who did not, even when they could not be found out.Wednesday, August 12, 2020