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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More U.S. Teens Are Vaping, But Use of Opioids, Alcohol Falls
Vaping among American teenagers increased dramatically in 2018, with nearly two of every five high school seniors reporting they've tried an e-cigarette during the past year, a new survey reveals.Monday, December 17, 2018
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What's Hot? 12/14/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 14, 2018
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More Teens Try Pot Before Booze, Cigarettes
Rebellious teens used to reach for cigarettes or alcohol. Now, marijuana is increasingly their first choice, a new study reveals.Thursday, December 13, 2018
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How Long Will Your Teen Live? Personality Might Tell
New research finds high school students who tend to be calm, empathetic and intellectually curious are more likely to still be alive 50 years later than their peers who are less so.Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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Most Parents Still Say ‘No’ To Tattoos For Teens, Fearing Harmful Impact On Health, Career
Even though about a third of parents in the U.S. have tattoos themselves, 78 percent with teenaged children would flat-out say “no” if their teen requested one, a new study finds.Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Some Social Media Activity May Damage Body Image
New research suggests that when young women actively engage with social media images of friends who they think are more attractive than themselves, they report feeling worse about their own...Monday, December 10, 2018
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What's Hot? 12/07/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 7, 2018
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Family Meals Make for Teens Who Eat Healthy
According to a new study, teens and young adults who ate with their family more tended to eat more fruits and vegetables and less fast or takeout food.Thursday, December 6, 2018
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Teens’ Social Media Habits and Experiences
Teens credit social media for helping to build stronger friendships and exposing them to a more diverse world, but they express concern that these sites lead to drama and social pressure.Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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Better Sleep Can Improve College Academic Performance on Finals
As the college semester nears the end, an innovative experiment has shown the benefits of averaging eight hours of sleep for five nights during final exams week.Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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Imaging Study Shows How High School Football Changes Teen Brain
A single season of high school football may be enough to cause structural changes to a teen’s brain, even when the blows do not cause concussion, according to a new study.Monday, December 3, 2018
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What's Hot? 11/30/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, November 30, 2018
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Suppressing Negative Feelings Around Kids May Be Wrong Advice
New research contradicts the commonplace advice to avoid showing conflict and strong negative emotions around one’s children. It may be better to express negative emotions — in a healthy way —...Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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One in Five U.S. High School Students Now Vapes
More than 20 percent of high school students use electronic cigarettes, risking nicotine addiction, lung damage and the temptation to try traditional smokes, according to a new report.Monday, November 26, 2018
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Are Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Addictive?
According to a new study involving teen participants, sugar-sweetened beverages may be quite addictive and can lead to withdrawal symptoms when a consumer quits suddenly.Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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Parents Should Have Ongoing Talks With Teens About Sex
For many a parent, having “the conversation” with your child about sex is a one-time event. New research now suggests that when it comes to your teens, one vague and generic conversation about sex...Monday, November 19, 2018
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What's Hot? 11/16/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, November 16, 2018
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Colleges Strain to Keep Up With Students' Mental Health Concerns
As stigmas surrounding mental health issues have eased, more U.S. college students are seeking help for emotional problems, a new study finds.Thursday, November 15, 2018