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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Booze Often Glorified on YouTube Videos
A new study finds that if kids only watch YouTube for insights into drinking, they will get a very slanted view, with depictions of alcohol intake typically shown as fun, with none of the...Tuesday, October 3, 2017
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Obesity Rates Have Stopped Rising for Young Americans
Youth obesity rates are leveling off in the United States, with about one-third of kids and teens now overweight or obese, a new report shows.Monday, October 2, 2017
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What's Hot? 09/29/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, September 29, 2017
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TV/Video Games in Bedroom Can Lead to Child Issues
New research suggests that when a child has a TV or video games in their bedroom, negative consequences may happen.Thursday, September 28, 2017
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Girl Soccer Players Take More Chances After Concussions
Researchers warn that girls who play soccer try to tough it out after a concussion more often than their male peers do; were five times more likely than boys to return to the field on the same day.Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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Parental Arguments in Front of Kids Can Be OK if Constructive
Few parents want their children to hear them arguing. But new research suggests it may be OK as long as the parents handle disagreements in a constructive way.Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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Moods, but not Depression, Found Contagious in Adolescent Social Networks
New research examining whether friends' moods can affect an individual suggests that both good and bad moods can be 'picked up' from friends, but depression can't.Monday, September 25, 2017
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What's Hot? 09/22/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, September 22, 2017
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Kids Praised as Smart May be More Likely to Cheat
Children who are praised for being smart not only are quicker to give up in the face of obstacles, they also are more likely to be dishonest and cheat, according to a new study.Thursday, September 21, 2017
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Youth Football Ups Odds of Brain Problems in Adulthood
Kids who start playing tackle football before age 12 have a higher risk of mental and behavioral problems in adulthood than their counterparts who began playing at older ages, a new study suggests.Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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Today's Teens Postponing Traditional Milestones on Way to Adulthood
A new study finds that U.S. teenagers are maturing more slowly than past generations, postponing behaviors such as drinking, having sex, going on dates, holding part-time jobs, and driving, when...Tuesday, September 19, 2017
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American Academy of Pediatrics Releases First Recommendations on Adolescent Tattoos, Piercings
According to the first clinical report on adolescent tattoos and piercings published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, it's important for young people to carefully consider the consequences...Monday, September 18, 2017
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What's Hot? 09/15/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, September 15, 2017
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Snapchat Users Spending More Time on App Despite Competition from Instagram
Even though Snapchat is facing fierce competition from Instagram, which is copying many of Snap's best features, the amount of time Snapchat users spent on the app grew at a rate of about 20% in...Thursday, September 14, 2017
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Poor Health Habits Add Up to Poor Grades for Teens
American high school students with poor grades are much more likely to have unhealthy behaviors -- including illegal drug use -- than teens at the top of the class, federal health officials say.Wednesday, September 13, 2017
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Teens and Their Smartphone Habits
eMarketer estimates 78.9% of 12- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. will be smartphone users this year, putting them on par with the total adult population. The smartphone camera is central to teen's...Tuesday, September 12, 2017
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Peer Influence Doubles Risk of Teen Smoking
Perhaps it is no surprise to learn that a teen’s peers will influence whether the teen will smoke. However, the magnitude of the effect is staggering as new research suggests peer influence can...Monday, September 11, 2017
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What's Hot? 09/08/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, September 8, 2017