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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Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens
Most American parents say they might have trouble distinguishing between a teen's typical mood swings and possible signs of depression, a recent survey finds.Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Students Do Better in School When They Can Understand, Manage Emotions
Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence, do better at school than their less-skilled peers, according to a new...Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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Teen Drinkers at High Risk of Assault and Sexual Harassment
More than 70 percent of teenage girls who are risky drinkers report unwanted sexual attention from other drinkers—just one of a multitude of harms young people experience from 'second-hand...Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Prediabetes Now Common Among Teens, Young Adults
New government research delivers some concerning news for U.S. teens -- almost 1 in 5 has prediabetes -- higher than normal blood sugar levels that don't yet reach the type 2 diabetes threshold.Monday, December 16, 2019
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What's Hot? 12/13/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, December 13, 2019
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Helicopter Parenting Impact Can Last as Long as College Years
A new Florida State University study finds helicopter parenting continues well into young adulthood and can have devastating impacts on college students.Thursday, December 12, 2019
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Study: Play Sports for a Healthier Brain
A new Northwestern University study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports—including football, soccer, and hockey—have healthier brains than non-athletes.Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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More Than 1 in 4 High School Students Now Vape
An epidemic of vaping by American teenagers shows no signs of stopping, with 2019 data finding more than a quarter (27.5%) of high school students using e-cigarettes.Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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Concussion Recovery Not Clear Cut for Children
Sleep problems, fatigue and attention difficulties in the weeks after a child's concussion injury could be a sign of reduced brain function and decreased grey matter.Monday, December 9, 2019
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What's Hot? 12/06/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, December 6, 2019
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Student Attitudes Toward Cheating May Spill Over Into Their Careers
A new study finds that students who tolerate cheating in the classroom have a higher probability of turning a blind eye to unethical behavior in the workplace later in life.Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Skipping Breakfast Linked to Lower Grades
Students who rarely ate breakfast on school days achieved lower grades on standardized testing than those who ate breakfast frequently, according to a new UK study.Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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Smartphone Usage Rates Spike Among Younger Generation
More than half of 11-year-olds now own a smartphone, according to a recent national survey of more than 1,600 8- to 18-year-olds.Monday, December 2, 2019
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Science Underestimated The Dangers Of Sleep Deprivation
According to their findings, sleep deprivation is even more detrimental to humans and negatively impacts the ability to complete tasks than previously thought.Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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Decline in Ideal Heart Health Begins Early for Teen Girls
deal heart health declines between ages 9 and 19 for girls, particularly for black girls and girls from families with lower education and income levels.Monday, November 25, 2019
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What's Hot? 11/22/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, November 22, 2019
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Reducing Social Media Time Can Lead To Higher Grades For Teens
According to a new study, teens struggling to keep up academically can considerably improve their grades by cutting back time spent on social media.Thursday, November 21, 2019
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Boredom is on the Rise for Adolescents, Especially Girls
New research at Washington State University has found that boredom is rising year after year for teens in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, with greater increases for girls than boys.Wednesday, November 20, 2019