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? 06/09/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, June 9, 2017
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Struggling Moms of Teens Can Benefit from Social Support
According to a new study, mothers who do not feel in control of their lives and who struggle with their teenage children can benefit significantly from having a social support network.Thursday, June 8, 2017
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Elite High Schools Breed Higher Risk of Addiction
With rates two to three times higher than national norms, teens at elite U.S. high schools seem to face a higher risk of addiction, according to a new study.Wednesday, June 7, 2017
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Night Phone Use a Danger for Adolescent Mental Health
A new study found that adolescents' late-night mobile phone use was directly linked to poor quality sleep, which subsequently led to poorer mental health outcomes, reduced coping, and lowered...Tuesday, June 6, 2017
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New Teen Drivers Face Triple the Risk of a Fatal Crash
Newly minted teen drivers in the United States have almost triple the risk of being involved in a deadly crash than adults, a new study finds.Monday, June 5, 2017
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What's Hot? 06/02/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, June 2, 2017
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More Than a Third of Teenage Girls Experience Depression
A large new study found that depression in many children appears to start as early as age 11. By the time they hit age 17, the analysis found, 13.6 percent of boys and a staggering 36.1 percent of...Thursday, June 1, 2017
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Witnessing Parental Psychological Abuse May Do More Harm Than Physical Abuse
Childhood exposure to parental psychological abuse appears to be more damaging to children’s future mental health than witnessing physical violence between parents, according to a new study.Wednesday, May 31, 2017
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U.S. Teen Births Hit Historic Low
According to a new report from the CDC, teen births continue to decline in the United States, reaching an historic low of 24 births per 1,000 women in 2014.Tuesday, May 30, 2017
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Study Finds Direct Link Between Adolescent Lying and Early Alcohol Usage
Adolescents who have a greater tendency to lie to their parents are also more likely to start using alcohol at an earlier age, according to a recent study.Monday, May 29, 2017
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What's Hot? 05/26/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 26, 2017
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Parents’ Digital Distractions Linked to Kids’ Behavioral Issues
Emerging research suggests that even in low amounts, interruptions to parent-child time caused by digital technology are associated with child behavior problems.Thursday, May 25, 2017
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Heavy Kids Face Triple the Odds for Depression in Adulthood
According to a recent study, when compared with normal-weight kids who become overweight adults, overweight or obese youth in the study faced three times the risk of depression in adulthood, the...Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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Psychologist Debunks Claim That Fidget Spinners Help Kids Focus
Fidget spinners have absolutely no scientific studies behind them, showing any sort of effectiveness in treating kids with stress, or anxiety, or depression, or ADHD. They're a toy, not a...Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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Instagram Worst Social Media App for Young People's Mental Health
Instagram is the most detrimental social networking app for young people's mental health, followed closely by Snapchat, according to a new report by the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK.Monday, May 22, 2017
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What's Hot? 05/19/27
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 19, 2017
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Caffeine Caution: South Carolina Teen Dies From Too Much Caffeine
An otherwise healthy 16-year-old student from South Carolina experienced a fatal cardiac event after consuming three caffeinated beverages within the span of two hours.Thursday, May 18, 2017
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Teen Student Drinking at 25-Year Low, but Binge Drinking Persists
According to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percent of teens who reported drinking at least one drink per month dropped from 50.8 percent in 1991 to just...Wednesday, May 17, 2017