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? 02/14/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 14, 2020
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Light Activity May Lower Depression Risk in Young People
A new study suggests that active young adolescents are less likely to experience symptoms of depression by age 18, compared with their sedentary peers.Thursday, February 13, 2020
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More Evidence Links Social Media Use to Poorer Mental Health in Teens
Smartphones, and being on Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and the like may be taking a big toll on teens' mental health, a new survey of collected data on the subject shows.Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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'Tired, Stressed and Bored' - Study Finds Most Teens Hate High School
A new survey finds that U.S. high school students have mostly negative feelings throughout their school day with about 75% expressing boredom, anger, sadness, fear or stress.Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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Internet Use Reduces Study Skills in University Students
New research has shown that university students who use digital technology excessively are less motivated to engage with their studies, and are more anxious about tests.Monday, February 10, 2020
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What's Hot? 02/07/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, February 7, 2020
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Children's Mental Health is Affected by Sleep Duration
Depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior and poor cognitive performance in children is effected by the amount of sleep they have researchers from the University of Warwick have found.Thursday, February 6, 2020
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Talking To Kids About Tech Most Dreadful For Most Parents
A recent survey of 1,000 parents revealed that 56% would rather talk to their children about sex and puberty than technology features, trends, and digital devices.Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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Teacher Praise Over Punishment Results In 30% Greater Student Focus
After a three year study of over 2,500 students, researchers have concluded that teachers can foster improved focus in the classroom by praising students for their good behavior, instead of dishing...Tuesday, February 4, 2020
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Internet Erodes Teenage Impulse Controls
Many teenagers are struggling to control their impulses on the internet, in a scramble for quick thrills and a sense of power online, potentially increasing their risks of becoming cybercriminals.Monday, February 3, 2020
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What's Hot? 01/31/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 31, 2020
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High School GPAs Are Stronger Predictors of College Graduation Than ACT Scores
Students' high school grade point averages are five times stronger than their ACT scores at predicting college graduation, according to a new study.Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Nearly All Middle School Teachers Are Highly Stressed
New research has found that 94% of middle school teachers experience high levels of stress and that reducing this stress is critical to improving student success—both academically and behaviorally.Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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What Parents Can Do to Prevent Teens From Driving Drunk
Older teens who know that their parents disapprove of drinking are less likely to drive impaired as young adults, a new study finds.Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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Modern Family: Average Parent Spends Just 5 Hours Face-To-Face With Their Kids Per Week
The concept of a close-knit family is quickly becoming an antiquated notion. A recent survey of 1,000 British parents found that the average parent spends a mere five hours per week communicating...Monday, January 27, 2020
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What's Hot? 01/24/20
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, January 24, 2020
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Children Who Drink Whole Milk at Lower Risk of Being Overweight or Obese
A systematic review and meta-analysis found children who drank whole milk had 40 percent lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children who consumed reduced-fat milk.Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Vape Devices Like Juul 'Reversing' Efforts to Keep Youth From Tobacco
The epidemic of addictive vaping among youth continues, with e-cigarette devices by Juul continuing to surge in popularity among teens and young adults, new research shows.Wednesday, January 22, 2020