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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Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens
New research finds that bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more frequent headaches in teens.Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Study Finds Link Between Screen Time and Anxiety, Depression in Children
New research from the Faculty of Education has found a link between screen time and anxiety and depression in children.Monday, August 14, 2023
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What's Hot? 08/11/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 11, 2023
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COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty
More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say.Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Biological Factors Modulate Eating Disorder Risk in Early Adolescents
Genetic and neurobiological factors shape the development of eating disorders much earlier than previously thought, with evidence emerging in children as young as nine years old, Yale-led research...Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Child-Free Generation? 1 in 4 Young Adults Already Ruling Out Having Kids
Only half of Gen Z and millennial adults plan to start a family, as financial pressures and global anxieties continue to deter young adults from having children, a new survey reveals.Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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School Meals Are Healthier Today — But Many Still Don’t Meet U.S. Nutrition Standards
Today’s school lunches are actually much healthier than what older generations had to eat decades ago. Even so, recent data reveals that as many as one in four U.S. lunches still have poor...Monday, August 7, 2023
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What's Hot? 08/04/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, August 4, 2023
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How Having Five Friends Boosts the Adolescent Brain and Educational Performance
In a new study published in eLife, researchers show that having roughly five friends during the beginning of adolescence is beneficial for cognition, mental health, and educational performance.Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Unhappy Family or Trauma in Youth Leads to Poor Health in Old Age
A new study finds that adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Physical Activity Can Improve Learning and Wellbeing in Adolescents
A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their...Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Summer Jobs Give Kids More Than a Paycheck
A recent news release from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights the benefits of holding a summer job.Monday, July 31, 2023
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What's Hot? 07/28/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 28, 2023
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Arthritis Affects 220,000 Children and Teens, According to a New CDC Study
In a recent report published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found that based on reviewed survey data, it's estimated that 220,000 children and teens in...Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Drinking Soda Linked to Obesity Among Teenagers in Over 100 Countries
A new study argues that there’s a strong link between the consumption of soda and obesity among teenagers in over 100 countries.Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Link Found Between Childhood Television Watching and Adulthood Metabolic Syndrome
A new study has added weight to the evidence that watching too much television as a child can lead to poor health in adulthood.Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Seasonal Peaks in Teen Suicidality Occur in April and October, Research Shows
According to new research, the incidences of teen suicidality, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts, increased nationally between 2016 and 2021 and were found to be at...Monday, July 24, 2023
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What's Hot? 07/21/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, July 21, 2023