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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Organized Sports in Childhood Linked to Better Emotional Health in Adolescence
A study of Quebec children has found a link between consistent participation in organized sports in childhood and better emotional health once the child reaches the age of 12.Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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What's Hot? 06/07/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, June 7, 2019
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Heavy Teen Boys May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk as Adults
Just a few extra pounds during adolescence may translate into higher odds for heart disease in adulthood, a new study of young men suggests.Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Many Teens Sleep with Their Phones, Survey Finds — Just Like Their Parents
Four out of five teenagers with mobile devices keep them in their rooms overnight — and nearly a third of those bring them into their beds while sleeping — according a new study.Monday, June 3, 2019
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Cholesterol Levels Improving Among U.S. Kids
Despite an epidemic of childhood obesity, the cholesterol levels of American kids have been improving over the past 20 years, a new study shows.Thursday, May 30, 2019
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What's Hot? 05/24/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 24, 2019
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Perfect selfies are all over Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. They're killing us
The never-ending pursuit of the perfect selfie continues to reach new heights. Every month in 2019 so far, someone has been critically injured or died while attempting to take a selfie.Thursday, May 23, 2019
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Crash Risk Much Higher for Teen Drivers With ADHD
A new study found that teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to get into a car crash than their peers.Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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Young Adults Flocking to Energy Drinks
More young Americans than ever are turning to caffeinated energy drinks, and the trend is cause for concern, researchers say.Thursday, May 16, 2019
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All That Twitter, Snapchat May Not Be Bad for Teens
According to new research, teens who are less satisfied with their lives do tend to spend more time on Snapchat, Instagram and the like, but the link between life satisfaction and time spent on...Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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What's Hot? 05/10/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 10, 2019
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Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories
According to a new study, kids who favor diet sodas over sugary ones don't consume fewer calories over the course of a day, and on average, consume 200 more calories per day than their peers who...Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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Overdose Attempts Skyrocket Among Teens, Young Adults
Suicide attempts by drug overdoses and other "self-poisonings" more than doubled among U.S. youth in the last decade, a new study reveals.Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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School Bullying's Impact Can Last a Lifetime
New research warns that victims of teenage bullying face a 40% greater risk for mental health problems and a 35% chance of being unemployed by the time they hit their mid-20s.Monday, May 6, 2019
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What's Hot? 05/03/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 3, 2019
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For Kids, Obesity and Mental Health Woes Often Go Hand-in-Hand
Starting at age 7, kids can get stuck in a vicious cycle of obesity and emotional problems that is hard to escape, British researchers say.Thursday, May 2, 2019
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Teen Suicides Spiked Month After Netflix’s Drama ’13 Reasons Why’ Premiered
Suicide rates for teens saw a sharp increase in the month following the release of the Netflix drama “13 Reasons Why,” according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child...Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Fatal Drug ODs Surging Among Young Americans
Overdose deaths among teens and young adults are soaring, having risen from eight in every 100,000 people aged 15 to 24 in 2006 to nearly 10 per 100,000 in 2015, according to new research.Tuesday, April 30, 2019