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? 06/01/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, June 1, 2018
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Pot Replacing Tobacco, Booze as Teens' Drug of Choice
In an analysis of nationwide surveys from between 20014 and 2014, researchers have found that pot is increasingly replacing cigarettes and alcohol as the first drug of choice among young Americans.Thursday, May 31, 2018
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Kids in High-Risk Situations More Likely to Become Violent Adults
A new study suggests experiencing physical or sexual abuse, migration, cannabis consumption, or problematic alcohol use as a child or teen leads to a higher risk of becoming a violently aggressive...Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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Social Media Stars Influence Kids, But Parents Still Rule
New research reveals that while more than one-third of kids aged 6-17 consider social media stars to be among their top influencers, they say moms and dads carry the day as their most influential...Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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Teen Sexting Often Tied to Past Sexual Abuse
Teens who share sexually explicit texts or emails -- "sexters" -- are more likely to have suffered sexual abuse than their peers, recent survey results suggest.Monday, May 28, 2018
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What's Hot? 05/25/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 25, 2018
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Teens Exposed to More Junk Food Ads Eat More Junk Food
The largest study of its kind found teens who were exposed to more junk food advertising consumed more unhealthy foods every week.Thursday, May 24, 2018
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Teen Night Owls More Prone to Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Adolescents who are naturally inclined to stay up late at night are more likely to suffer from insomnia as well as behavioral and emotional problems than their peers who prefer an earlier bedtime,...Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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Parents More Lenient If PG-13 Movie Violence is 'Justified'
Parents are more likely to let their kids see violent PG-13 movies if they feel the mayhem is "justified," a new study suggests.Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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Many Teens Switch from Hi-Cal Sodas to Hi-Cal Sports Drinks
While soda's popularity declines, the number of U.S. high school students who drank sports drinks at least once per week actually rose slightly in 2015, a new study reveals.Monday, May 21, 2018
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What's Hot? 05/18/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 18, 2018
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Big Rise Seen in U.S. Kids, Teens Attempting Suicide
In a troubling sign that anxiety and depression are taking hold of America's youth, new research shows a doubling since 2008 in the number of kids and teens who've been hospitalized for attempted...Thursday, May 17, 2018
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Too Many Extracurricular Activities for Kids May Do More Harm Than Good
A new study suggests that parents should be mindful of how much time their children are spending in extracurricular activities, such as music lessons and sports clubs.Wednesday, May 16, 2018
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More U.S. Parents Smoking Pot Around Kids
Progress made in limiting kids' exposure to secondhand smoke could be undermined by the increasing popularity of smoking marijuana among parents, a new study suggests.Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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Homework Help That Fosters Independence Increases Kids’ Persistence
A new study finds that elementary school children whose mothers help with homework by encouraging more academic independence tend to need less help later on.Monday, May 14, 2018
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What's Hot? 05/11/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 11, 2018
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Teens, Parents Aren't on Same Page When Talk Turns to Sex
When it comes to having "the talk," many teens admit they're not communicating with their parents or their doctors about sex, new research reveals.Thursday, May 10, 2018
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Nurturing Parenting Sets Teens Up for Healthy Relationships
New research suggests nurturing parents pass along strategies that help their children build and maintain positive relationships in adulthood.Wednesday, May 9, 2018