Jim Liebelt

Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University

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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.

What's Hot? 04/30/21

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What's Hot? 04/30/21

Teenage Girls at Double Soccer-Related Concussion Risk of Boys

A new study shows that teenage girls playing soccer are at almost double the risk of concussion compared to teenage boys, as girls are less likely...

Teenage Girls at Double Soccer-Related Concussion Risk of Boys

Junk Food, Even Small Amounts, Can Stunt Growth in Children and Weaken Their Bones

Junk food warnings typically relate to one’s heart health or risk for obesity, but a new study says munching on processed, sugary snacks poses a...

Junk Food, Even Small Amounts, Can Stunt Growth in Children and Weaken Their Bones

A Plus From the Pandemic: Fewer Kids Using E-Cigarettes

There appears to be a silver lining to forced school and business closures during early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study:...

A Plus From the Pandemic: Fewer Kids Using E-Cigarettes

Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Twice as Likely to Have Poorer Health

A new study has found up to half of all children with language difficulties and mental and physical health problems have been exposed to intimate...

Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Twice as Likely to Have Poorer Health

What's Hot? 04/23/21

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What's Hot? 04/23/21

The Amount of Time Children and Adolescents Spend Watching Screens Influences Their Eating Habits

According to a new study, the time children and adolescents spend on screen time entertainment –computers, mobile phones, television and video...

The Amount of Time Children and Adolescents Spend Watching Screens Influences Their Eating Habits

Social Media Use in 2021

Roughly seven-in-ten Americans say they ever use any kind of social media site, a share that has remained relatively stable over the past five...

Social Media Use in 2021

Obesity Can Alter the Timing of Puberty in Young Girls

A new study finds obesity may lead to developmental problems for girls entering adulthood, throwing off the timing of puberty in young girls.

Obesity Can Alter the Timing of Puberty in Young Girls

Teen Tanning Bed Ban Would Prevent Thousands of U.S. Melanoma Cases

A U.S.-wide ban on teen use of tanning beds would prevent thousands of cases of skin cancer and save millions in health care costs, researchers...

Teen Tanning Bed Ban Would Prevent Thousands of U.S. Melanoma Cases

What's Hot? 04/16/21

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What's Hot? 04/16/21

Later School Start Times Mean Better-Rested Kids

Starting the school day a little later helps middle and high school students get more and better sleep, according to a new study.

Later School Start Times Mean Better-Rested Kids

Abuse in Childhood and Adolescence Linked to Higher Likelihood of Conduct Problems

Children who are exposed to abuse before they are eleven years old and those exposed to abuse both in childhood and adolescence may be more likely...

Abuse in Childhood and Adolescence Linked to Higher Likelihood of Conduct Problems

Liquor During Lockdown: 1 in 6 Parents Allowed Teens to Drink During Quarantine

A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, one in six surveyed parents allowed...

Liquor During Lockdown: 1 in 6 Parents Allowed Teens to Drink During Quarantine

When Pot Use Starts in Teens, Drug Addiction More Likely

Teens who try marijuana or other drugs are at greater risk of developing a drug addiction than those who wait a few years before experimenting with...

When Pot Use Starts in Teens, Drug Addiction More Likely

What's Hot? 04/09/21

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What's Hot? 04/09/21

Teens and Parents Dissatisfied with Virtual School

A new study finds that teens in virtual classes are less satisfied with their school experience, but are no more likely to be depressed.

Teens and Parents Dissatisfied with Virtual School

Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully

Here's yet another reason to keep your teenager from spending countless hours online and on popular social media: New research suggests it...

Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully