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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More Than Half of U.S. Students Experience Summer Learning Losses
Following U.S. students across five summers between grades 1 and 6, a little more than half (52 percent) experienced learning losses in all five summers, according to a new large national study.Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Nearly Half of US Youth Have Been Stalked/Harassed by Partners
A new, first-of-its-kind Boston University School of Public Health study finds that 48% of 12-18-year-olds who have been in a relationship have been stalked or harassed by a partner, and 42% have...Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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Children Rarely Transmit COVID-19, Doctors Write in New Commentary
Children infrequently transmit Covid-19 to each other or to adults and many schools can reopen in fall, pediatricians say, if safety guidelines are observed and community transmission is low.Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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Asthma and Allergies More Common in Teens Who Stay Up Late
Teenagers who prefer to stay up late and wake later in the morning are more likely to suffer from asthma and allergies compared to those who sleep and wake earlier, according to a new study.Monday, July 13, 2020
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What's Hot 07/10/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 10, 2020
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As Teens Delay Driver Licensing, They Miss Key Safety Instruction
Teens are getting licensed to drive later than they used to and missing critical safety training as a result, according to Yale researchers.Thursday, July 9, 2020
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School Absenteeism Has Surprising Consequences for Adults
Kids who miss a lot of school from kindergarten to eighth grade may suffer unexpected costs as young adults, a new study finds.Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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Dogs Help Nurture Kids’ Emotional-Social Development, Study Suggests
New research contends that children who own a dog have healthier social habits and are more considerate towards others.Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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Teens Who Don’t Get Enough Sleep Much More Likely to Battle Depression
A new study led by researchers from the University of Reading shows a strong connection between poor sleep in teenagers and a higher likelihood of experiencing mental health issues.Monday, July 6, 2020
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What's Hot? 07/03/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 3, 2020
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Playtime with Dad May Improve Children's Self-control
Children whose fathers make time to play with them from a very young age may find it easier to control their behavior and emotions as they grow up, research suggests.Thursday, July 2, 2020
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Emotional Competence Impacts Teens' Experiences of Cyberbullying
A new study has found that when teens are cyberbullied, higher emotional skills did not always produce better experiences. Rather, teens' responses may depend on the individual's specific emotional...Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Mom's Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids
Children of mothers with long-term depression have an increased risk of behavioral problems and poor development, researchers say.Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Third of Parents May Not Send Kids Back to School This Fall as COVID-19 Uncertainty Grows
A new survey of nearly 1,200 parents finds a third of those polled aren’t sure they’ll let their children go back to class during the next school year.Monday, June 29, 2020
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What's Hot? 06/26/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, June 26, 2020
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Pandemic Silver Lining - Better Sleep for Some
A new study that investigated the sleep habits of 139 college students before and after pandemic lockdowns began, found a surprising upside: better sleep.Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Research Finds Balance Tests Key in Better Gauging Concussions
New research into concussions among student-athletes may have found a better way to understand the severity of these head injuries: balance tests.Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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Helicopter Parenting Creates Social and Educational Problems Later in Life
Overly strict parents undermine the autonomy of their children which can lead to less favorable outcomes well into adulthood, a new study has shown.Tuesday, June 23, 2020