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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Company Pulls 'One Chip Challenge' From Store Shelves After Teen Dies
The maker of the "One Chip Challenge" has pulled the product from store shelves after a 14-year-old Massachusetts teen died after eating the chip seasoned with two of the hottest peppers, the...Monday, September 11, 2023
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What's Hot? 09/08/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 8, 2023
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Teen Brains With Depression Show Heightened Sensitivity to Parental Criticism
In a recent article published in Psychological Medicine, researchers examine affective and neural responses to parental feedback in adolescents with depression.Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Surprising Study Results: Students Are Bored During Exams
According to a new study, school students are actually very bored during exams. The study also showed that utter boredom has a negative effect on exam results.Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Boys Who Smoke in Their Early Teens Found to Risk Passing on Harmful Traits to Future Children
A new study suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function.Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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More Sleep Could Reduce Impulsive Behavior in Children
Sleep is a critical part of a child’s overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave.Monday, September 4, 2023
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What's Hot? 09/01/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 1, 2023
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People Who Were Better Supervised by Parents as Early Adolescents Tend to Have Higher Earnings as Adults
A recent study found that better parental supervision of children in early adolescence was associated with higher household income of the child at age 35.Thursday, August 31, 2023
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College Students’ Sleep Health Hinges on Their Time Management Skills
A new study conducted by University of Alabama researchers found that college students' poor time management, especially in terms of organization, can significantly impact their sleep quality.Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Sedentary Time in Children Linked with Heart Damage in Young Adulthood
A new study has found that sedentary time accumulated from childhood to young adulthood was associated with heart damage -- even in those with normal weight and blood pressure.Monday, August 28, 2023
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What's Hot? 08/25/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 25, 2023
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A Healthy Diet, Reading, and Doing Sports Promote Reasoning Skills in Children
According to a recent study, improved overall diet quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as increased time spent in reading and organized sports enhanced reasoning skills among...Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School
When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list.Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Perils of Not Being Attractive or Athletic in Middle School
New research shows low attractive and low athletic youth became increasingly unpopular over the course of a school year, leading to subsequent increases in their loneliness and alcohol misuse.Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Reduced Gray Matter in Frontal Lobes Linked to Teenage Smoking and Nicotine Addiction
Levels of gray matter in two parts of the brain may be linked to a desire to start smoking during adolescence and the strengthening of nicotine addiction, a new study has shown.Monday, August 21, 2023
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What's Hot? 08/18/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 18, 2023
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ERs Are Flooded With Kids in Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Doctors' Groups Warn
America's emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint report from three leading...Thursday, August 17, 2023
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New Data Reveals Rise in Teen Vaping, Compromising Academic Performance and Mental Health
A new survey reveals a rise in vaping among teens across the country and profound negative impacts tied to it, including lowered academic performance, decreased student engagement, and heightened...Wednesday, August 16, 2023