Aloha Parenting: Staying Calm with Teens in 2026

Host Ruth Kongaika blends Hawaiian aloha with emotional intelligence to guide parents through the emotional turbulence of raising teens in 2026, offering practical tools to stay present, curious, and connected.

This episode shares breathing practices, naming emotions, and compassionate strategies to repair relationships, plus a weekly challenge: connect before correcting to build calm and belonging at home.

Thank you for listening to this episode of "The Aloha EQ Podcast". The reason for creating this podcast is to make emotional intelligence a priority in the lives of all who hear it. It is not just a buzzword - it is a lifestyle. You and your family will benefit from making emotional intelligence a part of everyday life. Listen to the other episodes, and leave your thoughts and share them with others. Aloha!  Ruth Kongaika rkongaika@gmail.com