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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Too Much Social Media and TV a Depression Risk for Teens
Too much social media might be too much for the mental well-being of teenagers, new research suggests. The more that teens used social media and watched television, the greater their risk of...Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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What's Hot? 07/12/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, July 12, 2019
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Teens 'Mocked' by Their Parents Are at Greater Risk for Bullying, Victimization
New evidence suggests that adolescent bullying and victimization may have origins in the home, with many bullies having parents who are hostile, punitive and rejecting.Thursday, July 11, 2019
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Teens Risk Seizures, Coma When They Use 'Synthetic Pot'
Teens who use Spice, K2 or other synthetic marijuana products may risk medical harm, including coma and seizures, researchers report.Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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Looks Like Guys Are More Prone to Pack on the 'Freshman 15'
When a high school senior becomes a university freshman, change is the name of the game. As healthy, home-cooked meals give way to a campus diet of beer and pizza, new research shows boys gain more...Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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Social Media a Big Driver of Teen Vaping Craze
Social media is helping spur the e-cigarette epidemic among America's teens, a new study suggests.Monday, July 8, 2019
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What's Hot? 07/05/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, July 5, 2019
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Neuroscience Explains Why Instagram Is So Bad For Teen Girls
In the age of smartphones, social media, followers, and likes, reward-seeking behaviors in teens is increasingly associated with approval online. Instagram has been engineered to keep teen girls...Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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Teen Sexting Can Be Warning Sign of Other Risky Behaviors
Parents who find a sex-based text on their teenager's phone should be on the lookout for other problems in their child's life, a new evidence review suggests.Monday, July 1, 2019
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What's Hot? 06/28/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, June 28, 2019
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Many Young Men Putting Health at Risk to Bulk Up
Image is everything for most teens and young adults, and 22% of young men and 5% of young women turn to potentially dangerous methods to "bulk up," a new study says.Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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Teens With Strong Connections at Home and School May Become Healthier Adults
Teens who feel understood by their parents and teachers may grow up to be healthier adults, a U.S. study suggests.Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Marijuana Use by U.S. Teens Has Jumped 10-fold Since 1990s
As society relaxes its rules around marijuana, U.S. teens seem to be responding by using the drug in much bigger numbers than a generation ago, new research shows.Monday, June 24, 2019
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What's Hot? 06/21/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, June 21, 2019
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U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High
Suicide rates among teens and young adults have reached their highest point in nearly two decades, a new study reports.Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Potent Pot, Vulnerable Teens Trigger Concerns in First States to Legalize Marijuana
The first two states to legalize recreational marijuana are starting to grapple with teenagers’ growing use of highly potent pot, even as both boost the industry and reap huge tax windfalls from...Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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Many Dietary Supplements Dangerous for Teens
While taking vitamins may be fine for teens and young adults, supplements for weight loss, muscle-building and added energy may trigger severe medical problems, new research suggests.Monday, June 17, 2019
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What's Hot? 06/14/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, June 14, 2019