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? 05/01/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, May 1, 2020
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Seven in Ten of Locked-Down Americans Say They’ll Reach ‘Breaking Point’ By Mid-June
According to a new survey, Americans aren’t going to be able to bear the coronavirus pandemic lockdown much longer, with 100% of respondents saying they will snap if it lasts for longer than six...Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Forty Percent of U.S. Teens Say They Haven't Done Online Learning Since School Closed
A recent poll of teenagers by Common Sense Media found that 41% of teenagers haven't attended a single online or virtual class since schools have closed nationwide because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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Depression, Anxiety May Be Side Effects as Nation Grapples with COVID-19
Millions of Americans are being impacted by the psychological fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftermath and be at increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as...Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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TikTok Adds Family Pairing Feature to Give Parents More Controls Over Teens’ Accounts
TikTok has introduced a new Family Pairing feature, which enables parents and teens to work together on customizing their safety settings on the video-creation application and tailoring them to...Monday, April 27, 2020
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What's Hot? 04/24/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 24, 2020
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FDA Clears Air, Says No Proof Virus Can Be Transmitted Through Groceries
The FDA has assured shoppers that the risk of the coronavirus being transmitted through groceries or items is low since there has yet to be reports or evidence proving that anyone can get the virus...Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Four in Five Parents Say Coronavirus Lockdown Has Brought Family Closer Together
A recent survey conducted in the United Kingdom shows that even amid such difficult circumstances, most families have risen above the stress to become even closer than they were before.Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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New Treatment for Childhood Anxiety Works by Changing Parent Behavior
A new study reports that an entirely parent-based treatment, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), is as efficacious as individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the...Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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Teen Marijuana Use Boosts Risk of Adult Insomnia
Smoke a lot of weed as a teenager, and when you reach adulthood you'll be more likely to have trouble falling or staying asleep, according to a new study of nearly 2,000 twins.Monday, April 20, 2020
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What's Hot? 04/17/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 17, 2020
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Binge Nation: Average American Streams 8 Hours of Content Per Day During Coronavirus Outbreak!
A new survey of 2,000 U.S. residents finds the average American is currently streaming eight hours of content per day and finishing three TV series per week.Thursday, April 16, 2020
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COVID-19 Pandemic May Exacerbate Childhood Obesity
Public health scientists predict that school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States.Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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Taking STEM Courses Online Is Just As Good As In-Person Classes
A new study finds that even though it may take time for students to adjust to online classrooms, their education might not suffer, especially if they are in STEM (science, technology, engineering,...Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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Teen Spending Slumps to the Lowest Level Since 2011
Teens are curbing their spending habits amid the coronavirus pandemic, showing that the worry of economic fallout is impacting consumers of all ages.Monday, April 13, 2020
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What's Hot? 04/10/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, April 10, 2020
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U.S. Study Finds COVID-19 Seldom Severe in Kids
Mirroring findings from a similar study in China, the first comprehensive tally of coronavirus infection in American children shows it's much less likely to cause severe illness.Thursday, April 9, 2020
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School Closures Play Only a Marginal Role in Containing COVID-19, New Study Says
School closures do not appear to have a significant effect on the spread of infections during coronavirus outbreaks such as COVID-19 but will be crucial to how we restart society after lockdown,...Wednesday, April 8, 2020