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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Online Risks Are Everyday Events for Teens - But They Rarely Tell Their Parents
A new study finds that only in 1 out of 4 times that a teen encountered a risky online situation did they tell their parents about it, and the more parents freak out about these incidents, the less...Wednesday, March 1, 2017
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As Pot Legalization Advances, Pediatricians Warn of Dangers
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging doctors to protect children from the harms of marijuana as the nation becomes increasingly tolerant of the drug's use.Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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Sleepy Teens 4.5X More Likely to Commit Crimes as Adults
A new study shows that teenagers who feel sleepy in the middle of the day are 4.5 times more likely to commit serious crimes as adults.Monday, February 27, 2017
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What's Hot? 02/24/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, February 24, 2017
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Smart Kids Prone to Dumb Choices on Pot, Alcohol
A new study finds that brainy students are more likely to drink or try marijuana, but they stayed away from tobacco.Thursday, February 23, 2017
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ACL Tears on the Rise Among Kids, Especially Girls
A new study finds as kids play sports with more frequency and force, many are damaging their knees, with girls having a higher rate of ACL injuries than boys.Wednesday, February 22, 2017
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E-Cigs May Be "Bridge" to Teens' Tobacco Use
Nonsmoking teens who use e-cigarettes appear to be more likely to light up regular tobacco cigarettes, a new study suggests.Tuesday, February 21, 2017
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Nearly Half of Young Millennials Get Thousands in Support from Parents
Forget buying a home — even renting a room is out of reach for many young millennials , especially in big cities. To live where the jobs are, they need help, and though they don't often admit it,...Monday, February 20, 2017
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What's Hot? 02/17/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, February 17, 2017
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In Poorest of American Families, Teens Often Go Hungry
In the poorest of American families, parents first forgo food themselves to feed their kids. But if there still isn't enough food for everyone, younger children take priority over teens, new...Thursday, February 16, 2017
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Millennial Drivers Are Highway Hazards
A new report found 88% of drivers 19- to 24-years-old acknowledged engaging in risky behavior such as texting while driving, running red lights or speeding during the previous month.Wednesday, February 15, 2017
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More Screen Time for Kids Isn't All Bad
A new study published in Psychiatric Quarterly found that there is only a negligibly small association between excessive screen time and higher levels of depression and delinquency among teenagers.Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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College Students Seem to Take Longer to Recover From Concussion
According to a new study, college students seem to take longer to recover from concussion than the average in the United States. Females, recreational athletes, and graduate students experienced...Monday, February 13, 2017
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What's Hot? 02/10/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, February 10, 2017
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Harsh Parenting can Backfire with Bad Behavior from Teens
"Harsh" parenting that includes frequent yelling, hitting and threats may bring out the worst in teens' behavior instead of getting them to toe the line, a new study suggests.Thursday, February 9, 2017
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U.S. Teens Lag on Recommended Vaccinations
Teens are less likely than younger children to get all their recommended vaccinations, perhaps putting their long-term health at risk, according to a leading group of U.S. pediatricians.Wednesday, February 8, 2017
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Parenting Style Impacts Kids' Attitudes on Marriage, Family
A new study shows that a supportive parenting style is linked to kids having higher marriage rates and a greater desire for more children.Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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1 in 4 Teen E-Cigarette Users Has Tried 'Dripping'
In a new study, researchers found one-quarter of U.S. teen e-cigarette users have experimented with "dripping" -- a new vaping method that produces thicker clouds of vapor.Monday, February 6, 2017