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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Kids Look for Limits on What Parents Share About Them on Social Media
A new study finds that children and adolescents would prefer that their parents limit what is shared about them online.Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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YouTube Serves Up a Billion Hours of Video a Day
YouTube viewers worldwide are now watching more than 1 billion hours of videos a day, threatening to eclipse U.S. television viewership. The number represents a ten-fold increase from 2012.Monday, May 15, 2017
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What's Hot? 05/12/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 12, 2017
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Legalized Pot Sends More Teens to ER
A Colorado children's hospital saw four times as many marijuana-intoxicated teenagers land in its ER or urgent care centers following legalization of recreational pot in that state.Thursday, May 11, 2017
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Bullied in 5th Grade, Prone to Drug Abuse by High School
A child bullied in fifth grade is more likely to show signs of depression in seventh grade, and abuse substances like alcohol, marijuana or tobacco in 10th grade, researchers say.Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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For Teen Viewers, YouTube and Netflix Leave Live TV in the Dust
Teens watch about twice as much Netflix as live TV, and they watch even more YouTube, according to new research on more than 1,500 US teens by Trendera.Tuesday, May 9, 2017
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Millennials Don't Consider Themselves 'Grown Up' Until They Are 27
Millennials do not consider themselves "grown up" until they reach the age of 27, a survey has found.Monday, May 8, 2017
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What's Hot? 05/05/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, May 5, 2017
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Most Teens Have Taken Social Media Break
Nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have taken a break from social media, the bulk of them even voluntarily, a new survey has found.Thursday, May 4, 2017
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Overall Youth Violence on the Decline in U.S.
New research contradicts the popular wisdom, finding that youth violence has sharply declined over the last decade.Wednesday, May 3, 2017
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10 Minutes of Sweat a Day Helps Kids' Hearts
Just a bit of vigorous exercise each day could help some children and teens reduce their risk of developing heart problems and diabetes, researchers say.Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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Marijuana Use in Adolescence Linked to Schizophrenia
A new study finds that smoking pot or using cannabis in other ways during adolescence may serve as a catalyst for schizophrenia in individuals already susceptible to the disorder.Monday, May 1, 2017
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What's Hot? 04/28/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, April 28, 2017
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Why Teen Mental Health Experts are Focused on '13 Reasons Why'
Some mental health experts say the show, "13 Reasons Why" could pose health risks for certain young people, such as those who have suicidal thoughts.Thursday, April 27, 2017
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Set Family Routines Cut Down on Obesity
Parents of preschoolers can do three simple things -- regulate meals, bedtime and screen time -- and not only improve their child's emotional health, but also cut down on the likelihood of obesity.Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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Water Outperforms Sports Drinks for Young Athletes
Water is a better bet than sports drinks for young athletes, sports medicine specialists say.Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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College Students May Forget Class Content to Protect Self-Image
New research suggests forgetting content from a stressful math class may be one way to protect an individual’s belief that they are good at math.Monday, April 24, 2017
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What's Hot? 04/21/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, April 21, 2017