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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Early Periods Tied to Mental Health Issues in Adulthood
Mental health problems can last into adulthood for girls who start having their periods at an early age, a new study suggests.Monday, March 19, 2018
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What's Hot? 03/16/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, March 16, 2018
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Daughters More Influenced Than Sons by Parents' Giving Practices
Daughters are more likely to carry on a family tradition of philanthropic giving than sons, a recent Indiana University study finds.Thursday, March 15, 2018
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Study Debunks Fears of Increased Teen Suicide Risk From Popular Flu Drug
A new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that the drug oseltamivir — commonly known as Tamiflu — does not cause an increased risk of suicide in...Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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Teen Gamers Have as Many Friends as Non-Gamers
Young digital gamers do not have fewer friends at school than their non-gamer peers, two new research articles from Uppsala University indicate.Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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Serious Knee Injuries Increasing in Kids and Teens
New research has revealed that among children and teens, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee went from 2.74 injuries per 100,000 youngsters in 2005 to 6.79 per 100,000 in...Monday, March 12, 2018
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What's Hot? 03/09/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, March 9, 2018
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Sports, Not Video Games Boost Teen Driving Skills
A study has found that new drivers -- male and female -- who had played any type of organized sport had better driving skills than those who had not been sports participants.Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Social Media Friends Can Bruise Your Body Image
Seeing too many social media posts from friends about their fitness activity can harm your body image, a new study contends.Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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No Simple Answer to Impact of Smartphones on Teens
New research suggests the impact of cell phones is dependent upon many variables, including the vulnerability of the teen.Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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Teen Drivers Ignore Texting Bans
State laws banning hand-held cellphone calls while driving are not effective in reducing texting while driving, according to a new study.Monday, March 5, 2018
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What's Hot? 03/02/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, March 2, 2018
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Success in High School, Success Later in Life
Being a good student in high school seems to translate into a better job and higher pay down the road, a new study suggests.Thursday, March 1, 2018
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Teen Sexting Update: 27 Percent Have Received, 15 Percent Have Sent
Researchers say about 15 percent of teenagers have shared a sexually explicit image or video of themselves over the internet or via phone messaging, and nearly twice as many, about 27 percent have...Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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Study Shows Letting Kids Taste Alcohol is a Risky Behavior
Parents who allow their young children to occasionally sip and taste alcohol may be contributing to an increased risk for alcohol use and related problems when those kids reach late adolescence,...Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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When One Teen Vapes, Others Often Follow
New research suggests teenagers are impressionable when it comes to e-cigarettes. Nearly four in 10 teens who saw other teens vaping tried the devices themselves.Monday, February 26, 2018
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What's Hot? 02/23/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, February 23, 2018
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Many Teens Take Great Care in Posting Online Content
A new study finds that many teens, particularly girls, may go to great lengths to create a favorable online image, posting only carefully selected photos, and even going as far as to ask friends to...Thursday, February 22, 2018