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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Just One Hour a Day on Social Media May Make Young Teens Miserable
According to a new report, kids between 10 and 15 who spend as little as one hour a day chatting on social networks reduces the probability of being completely satisfied with life by approximately...Tuesday, January 10, 2017
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High Cost of Education Limits Career Choices
Millennials report the decisions they have made about student loans was greatly affected by the socio-economic status of their parents who were hit hard during the recession. The post-recession...Monday, January 9, 2017
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What's Hot? 01/06/17
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, January 6, 2017
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Nicotine in E-Cigs Can Trigger Lifelong Addiction in Kids
A report from the American Academy of Pediatricians says the earlier kids "vape," the harder it is for them to break an addiction that could last a lifetime.Thursday, January 5, 2017
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Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Impacts Teen Drug Perception and Use
Marijuana use increased and the drug's perceived harmfulness decreased among eighth- and 10th-graders in Washington after marijuana was legalized for recreational use by adults.Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Smartphones, Tablets and Weight Gain in Teens
Teens who used screen devices for five or more hours daily were twice as likely to drink more sugary beverages and engage in too little physical activity, a new study suggests.Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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Young Adults Living with Their Parents Hits a 75-Year-High
Recent data from real estate analytics company Trulia found that almost 40 percent of young adults lived with their parents, step-parents, grandparents and other relatives last year, the highest...Monday, January 2, 2017
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What's Hot? 12/23/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 23, 2016
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Teen Girls May Wait Longer to Have Sex When They Are Close to Their Moms
In a new Dutch study, teen girls who reported higher-quality relationships with their mothers experienced a protective factor against early sexual initiation, but the same influence was not found...Thursday, December 22, 2016
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Practice Tests Can Up Real Test Scores, Even Under Stress
Students who take practice tests before the real test — a strategy known as retrieval practice — tend to achieve higher scores, even under high-stakes pressure, according to a new study.Wednesday, December 21, 2016
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Teenage Weight Problems May Influence Midlife Mental Health
New research suggests problems with weight during adolescence, coupled with social economic status and physical development, can also impact mental health during adulthood.Tuesday, December 20, 2016
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Snapchat Streak Score Can Make or Break Teen Friendships
A Snapstreak is a feature of the social media app, Snapchat, that indicates how many consecutive days two users have sent snaps to each other. Snapstreaks are emerging as a way for teens to...Monday, December 19, 2016
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What's Hot? 12/16/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 16, 2016
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Study Finds Sex-Ed Programs Don't Reduce STIs, Teen Pregnancy, HIV
A new peer-reviewed study of multiple “sexual and reproductive health” educational programs in several countries finds no evidence of improved health outcomes in any program studied.Thursday, December 15, 2016
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Teens' Perceptions of Parental Tactics Affects Their Behavior
New research has found that when teens viewed parenting more negatively than parents did, they showed more elevated levels of problem behaviors, such as aggression.Wednesday, December 14, 2016
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Fewer Teens Doing Drugs Than Ever Before
American teenagers are the best behaved they’ve ever been — drinking and smoking less and doing fewer drugs than their predecessors in more than 40 years of tracking.Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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Sexual Harassment Prevalent Among Adolescent Students
In new research, nearly half - 43 percent - of middle school students surveyed for the study reported they had been the victims of verbal sexual harassment such as sexual comments, jokes or...Monday, December 12, 2016
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HomeWord's Culture Blog Gains Recognition Among Top Culture Blogs on the Internet
Recently, Feedspot rated the HomeWord Culture Blog as #26 in its top 50 listing of “Best Culture Blogs on the Planet.”Friday, December 9, 2016