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? 12/09/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 9, 2016
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Schoolhouse Tech Even Bigger for Gen Z than for Millennials
In a new study comparing Generation Z to Millennials, the younger students are 28% more likely to feel that tech helps them learn more quickly than the old familiar tools like worksheets and...Thursday, December 8, 2016
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Teenage Binge Drinking Can Affect Future Children
A recent study reveals that teens’ binge drinking may affect the brain function of their future children, potentially putting them at risk of developing mood disorders such as anxiety or...Wednesday, December 7, 2016
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Retirement? Fat Chance, Say Millennials
The vast majority of millennials intend to work in retirement either for income, to keep busy, or to pursue a passion, according to a report from Merrill Edge.Tuesday, December 6, 2016
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Parents Should Not Put Too Much Pressure on Kids
New research suggests there is more to helping kids become successful than pushing them to be involved in a multitude of activities and to score at the top of their class.Monday, December 5, 2016
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What's Hot? 12/02/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 2, 2016
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Bad Fads: New Smutty "One Finger Challenge" Going Viral
The "one finger challenge" is an emerging, risqué social media fad where people are taking naked selfies of themselves in front of mirrors and covering their private parts with one finger.Thursday, December 1, 2016
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CDC Study Says Teen Virgins Are Healthier
According to a CDC study, high school students who are virgins rate significantly and consistently better in nearly all health-related behaviors and measures than their sexually active peers.Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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Most Students Don't Know When News is Fake
Teens may appear dazzlingly fluent on social media sites, but a new Stanford University study finds that they are often clueless about evaluating the accuracy and trustworthiness of what they find.Monday, November 28, 2016
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Teen "Choking Game" Played Solo Points to Suicide Risks
New study finds kids who tried the "choking game" alone were almost 5 times more likely to think of killing themselves.Tuesday, November 22, 2016
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Flavored E-Cigarettes May Entice Teens to Smoke
Fruit- or candy-flavored electronic cigarettes may entice American teens to start smoking tobacco, a new study suggests.Monday, November 21, 2016
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What's Hot? 11/18/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, November 18, 2016
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Few States Have Plans for Kids Returning to Class After Concussion
All U.S. states have "return-to-play" laws designed to protect young athletes who've suffered a concussion. But only a handful have regulations on handling kids' return to the classroom,...Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Problem Behaviors Spread Between Siblings
In new research, investigators determined siblings play a key role in the escalation of problem behaviors over time, over and above the contributions of genes, friends, and parents.Wednesday, November 16, 2016
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Depression on the Rise Among U.S. Teens, Especially Girls
Depression is on the rise among American teens and young adults, with adolescent girls showing the greatest vulnerability, a new national survey reveals.Tuesday, November 15, 2016
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E-Cigs Tied to Frequent, Heavier Teen Tobacco Use
Teens who regularly "vape" e-cigarettes are more likely to become frequent and heavy cigarette smokers, new research finds.Monday, November 14, 2016
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What's Hot? 11/11/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, November 11, 2016
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Teens Often Ignore Online Risks
New research finds that adolescents are more likely than adults to take online risks, regardless of the gamble involved.Thursday, November 10, 2016