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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3+ Hours Daily Social Media Use Linked to Poor Sleep Patterns in UK Teens
Spending three or more hours a day on social media is associated with poor sleep patterns, such as falling asleep after 11 pm on school nights and waking during the night, among UK teens, a new...Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Boys With Social Difficulties At Much Higher Risk Of Early Substance Abuse
A new set of research suggests that social and behavioral difficulties in adolescent boys may act as a precursor to aggressive actions and drug abuse a few years later.Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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No Link Found Between Youth Contact Sports and Cognitive, Mental Health Problems
Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts in early adulthood than their peers, suggests a new...Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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Deaths Due to Suicide, Homicide on the Rise Among U.S. Youth
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics finds that more teens and young adults are coming to a violent end in recent years,...Monday, October 21, 2019
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What's Hot? 10/18/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, October 18, 2019
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Kids Gain Resilience and Empathy via Youth Sports
According to a new study, adolescents who participate in sports have significantly higher levels of parent-reported resilience, self-regulation, empathy, and social competence.Thursday, October 17, 2019
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Family of Those Prescribed Opioids Nearly Three Times More Likely to Overdose
A new study reveals that relatives of individuals prescribed an opioid medication are nearly three times more likely to suffer an opioid overdose than others.Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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Nearly 5 Million American Kids Are Obese, New Study Finds
According to a new report, about 4.8 million American kids aged 10 to 17 -- just over 15% -- were obese in 2017-2018.Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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Aspirin, Antihistamines: Kids Often Use OTC Drugs in Suicide Attempts
More teens are attempting suicide by overdosing on drugs, and new research suggests they are often turning to over-the-counter (OTC) medications like ibuprofen and aspirin in their efforts.Monday, October 14, 2019
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What's Hot? 10/11/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, October 11, 2019
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Pressuring Kids to Diet Can Backfire, Damaging Long-Term Health
A new study suggests that parents who urge their kids to diet might actually be boosting their odds for obesity later in life. It's also tied to an increased risk for eating disorders.Thursday, October 10, 2019
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For Adolescents, Strong Family Ties Can Reduce Depression in Adulthood
A new study finds that positive family relationships during adolescence appeared to be associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms from adolescence to midlife.Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Children Told Lies by Parents Subsequently Lie More as Adults
A new study finds people who reported being lied to by their parents, were more likely to report lying as adults, and faced greater difficulty in meeting psychological and social challenges.Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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Which Comes First: Smartphone Dependency or Depression?
Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.Monday, October 7, 2019
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What's Hot? 10/04/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, October 4, 2019
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Better Sleep Habits Lead to Better College Grades
Two MIT professors have found a strong relationship between students' grades and how much sleep they're getting. What time students go to bed and the consistency of their sleep habits also make a...Thursday, October 3, 2019
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Three in Five Parents Say Their Teen Has Been in a Car with a Distracted Teen Driver
In a new national poll, more than half of parents said their child has probably been in an unsafe situation as a passenger with a teen driver.Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Sticking to One Sport Could Up Injuries Among Teen Athletes
New research finds kids who concentrate on only one sport may be at risk for stress fractures, tendinitis and knee injuries.Tuesday, October 1, 2019