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24 | Justin Benton | A Dad's Quest for Autism Wellness
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On today's episode of the Powerful Parenting Journey podcast, Stephanie talks with Justin Benton, a dedicated father of four, entrepreneur, and founder of 101 Hemp Corporation, a company focused on CBD oils. Justin's journey began when he discovered the healing potential of raw hemp and cannabis plants for his child, who was diagnosed with severe autism. This prompted him to start his business to share the benefits of these plants with the world.
Justin reflects on his childhood where he experienced negative feelings from being spanked, which led him to break this cycle with his own children. He also talks about his childhood desire to have a nuclear family, even though he comes from a blended family.
Stephanie and Justin then delve into the balance between protecting children from negative experiences and allowing them to learn and grow from challenges. They also talk about the importance of exposing children to diverse cultures and perspectives through travel.
Justin recounts his early connections with his parents, particularly his mother, and stepfather, and sheds light on a communication technique his stepfather used known as the "Indian talking stick" In reflecting on his relationship with his children, Justin acknowledges the importance of shared musical interests in his family, a bond he shared with his biological father.
As an entrepreneur and parent, Justin shares his personal experiences and talks about the complexities of managing technology in the home. He also talks about using educational apps like Starfall, limiting screen time, and turning off wifi. Justin discusses the importance of food choices for his children's health, mentioning his own family practices. He recommends Vitality Analysis, a Canadian company that offers personalized food analysis using hair samples to determine the ideal foods for each person. Justin shares his son's journey from severe autism to improved health through a holistic approach, including raw cannabis juice
Stephanie mentions various software solutions that help parents monitor and regulate their children's screen time.
Join Stephanie and Justin for an insightful conversation about leading by example for your children, how individuals often either embrace or rebel against the parenting approaches they were exposed to during childhood, and the critical role of nutrition as an investment in your children's long-term health.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- How actions speak louder than advice to children.
- Parenting ideals and how they are influenced by past experiences.
- The transformative power of past difficulties shapes present values and priorities.
- Preparing children for both successes and failures.
- How Justin finds a strong connection with his kids.
- Fostering open conversations with children about online content.
- The importance of organic and whole foods.
- And so much more...
Resources:
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