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? 01/26/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, January 26, 2018
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TV Ads May Induce Kids to Binge on Junk Food
Researchers have discovered that teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks.Thursday, January 25, 2018
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Cigarettes and Pot Linked to Teen Psychosis
For teens, using either marijuana or cigarettes is associated with higher odds of psychotic-like experiences, a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found.Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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All That Smartphone Time May Be Making Teens Unhappy
Teens who are glued to their smartphones and other devices are unhappier than those who spend less time on digital media, new research finds.Tuesday, January 23, 2018
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Severe Bullying Tied to Mental Health Woes in Teens
Teens who were severely bullied as children are at increased risk for mental health problems and suicide attempts, a Canadian study finds.Monday, January 22, 2018
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What's Hot? 01/19/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, January 19, 2018
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Bad Fad Alert: Tide Pod Challenge
A government watchdog is expressing concern over the dangerous social media fad where teens are putting detergent pods in their mouths in what's being called the "Tide Pod Challenge."Thursday, January 18, 2018
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Does the Internet Change Beliefs About Religious Affiliations?
New research finds that the digital environment, specifically the Internet, may decrease the likelihood of a person affiliating with a religious tradition or believing that only one religion is...Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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Perfectionism May Undermine Mental Health of Youth
New research has found that excessive desire to succeed and compete with others has significantly increased compared with prior generations, and it may be taking a toll on college students’ mental...Tuesday, January 16, 2018
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Gambling Teens Exhibit Low Academic Performance
Young teens who gamble are at greater risk of struggling in school, according to a new Canadian study published in Springer’s Journal of Gambling Studies.Monday, January 15, 2018
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What's Hot? 01/12/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, January 12, 2018
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School Success Requires As Much Self-Control as Intelligence
Being a successful student may require just as much self-control as intelligence, according to new research.Thursday, January 11, 2018
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Here's How Much the Typical Kid Gets in Allowance Each Year
According to a new survey, kids ages 4 to 14 received an average of $454 in allowance over the course of 2017, in addition to cash gifts for birthdays and holidays.Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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Study Bolsters Link Between Sugary Drinks and Obesity
A new research review published in the journal Obesity Facts confirms that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with obesity and being overweight.Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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Teens are Delaying Having Sex
Fewer U.S. teens are sexually active these days, as many wait until later in high school to try sex for the first time, a new report reveals.Monday, January 8, 2018
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Teens’ Reward-Sensitive Brains Can Make Learning Easier
Although the reward-sensitive brains of adolescents can sometimes lead to risky behavior, there is a very positive side: It makes learning a lot easier, according to a new Dutch study.Thursday, January 4, 2018
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Childhood Adversity Linked to Higher Risk of Adult Cardiovascular Disease
Children and teens who are abused, bullied, suffer the loss of a loved one, or who face other types of traumas are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease in adulthood, according to a...Wednesday, January 3, 2018
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Early Puberty in Girls May Take Mental Health Toll
Girls who enter puberty early -- possibly as young as 7 -- have a greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behaviors that last at least into their 20s, a new study suggests.Tuesday, January 2, 2018