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? 01/18/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, January 18, 2019
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More Evidence Pot May Damage the Teen Brain
Smoking just a couple of joints may cause significant increases in the volume of gray matter in teenager's brains, a new study has found.Thursday, January 17, 2019
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Parents Often Unaware of Kids' Suicidal Thoughts
When children are having suicidal thoughts, their parents may often be in the dark, a new study shows.Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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Teen Birth Control Use Up, But Still Too Many Unwanted Pregnancies
Today's teens are better at using birth control when they first become sexually active, but many unexpected pregnancies still occur, new research finds.Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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Researchers Study Adolescent Peer Crowds
Changing demographics, cultural influences and the increasing number of college-bound youth have led to the emergence of new peer groups and perceptions among adolescents.Monday, January 14, 2019
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What's Hot? 01/11/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, January 11, 2019
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Teens Who Hurt Themselves More Likely to Hurt Others
Teens who harm themselves are three times more likely to commit violent crimes than those who don't, a new study reveals.Thursday, January 10, 2019
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Link Between Social Media and Depression Stronger in Teen Girls than Boys
A new study discovers an apparent connection between social media use and depressive symptoms in 14-year-olds, and that connection may be much stronger for girls than boys.Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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Opioid Deaths in Teens and Children Almost Tripled in the Past 20 Years
According to results of a retrospective study, nearly 9,000 teens and children died from opioid overdoses in the past 2 decades , almost tripling the number of pediatric opioid-related deaths...Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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What's Hot? 01/04/19
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, January 4, 2019
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Good Sleep Helps Kids Become Slimmer, Healthier Teens
Regular bedtimes and adequate sleep during childhood may contribute toward a healthy weight in the teen years, a new study finds.Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Today's More Potent Pot Means Higher Odds for Dependence
Pot's increasing potency could make it more likely that toking will interfere with users' lives, a new study argues.Wednesday, January 2, 2019
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Chronic Bullying Could Actually Reshape the Brains of Teens
A new study has found that persistent bullying in high school is not just psychologically traumatizing, it could also cause real and lasting damage to the developing brain.Tuesday, January 1, 2019
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Major Depression in Adolescents on the Rise
A growing number of adolescents are going untreated for major depression nationwide over the past several years, warranting enhanced educational, policy, and service capacity efforts, according to...Monday, December 31, 2018
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What's Hot? 12/21/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 21, 2018
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High School Students See Higher Grades, Fewer Absences With Later Start Times
A new study finds that children not only log healthier levels of sleep, they also perform at a higher level in the classroom when they begin the school day slightly later.Thursday, December 20, 2018
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Screen Time Study Shows Differences in Kids' Brains
Some children who spent more time on smartphones and other devices exhibited a different brain pattern than kids with less screen time, according to the first data from a major ongoing study by the...Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Family, School Support May Help Stop Bullies in Their Tracks
Children with strong family ties and school support are more likely to try to stop bullying when they see it, new research suggests.Tuesday, December 18, 2018