A Parenting Podcast from TestingMom.com
Other People’s Parenting
We read the parenting books so you don’t have to!
A smart, funny, and honest mother-daughter podcast that breaks down bestselling and classic parenting books — the biggest ideas, the debates, and the advice actually worth using at home.
Hosted by Karen Quinn, founder of TestingMom.com, & her daughter Schuyler Quinn · Sponsored by TestingMom.com & HabitCoach.com
Your new favorite parenting podcast for real parents raising real kids.
Parenting advice is everywhere, but most parents do not have time to read every bestselling book, compare every method, or figure out what actually works for their child.
That is why Karen Quinn, founder of TestingMom.com, and her daughter, Schuyler, created Other People’s Parenting — a podcast where they read the parenting books so you do not have to. Each episode breaks down a bestselling or classic parenting book, pulls out the biggest ideas, debates what feels realistic, and helps parents decide what advice is worth using at home.
Whether you are raising a gifted child, a strong-willed child, an anxious child, a picky eater, a teenager, or a child who keeps you guessing, this podcast gives you practical takeaways without the guilt, pressure, or 300-page reading assignment.
What is Other People’s Parenting?
Other People’s Parenting is a parenting podcast hosted by Karen Quinn and her daughter, Schuyler. Each episode reviews a popular parenting book, highlights the most useful advice, discusses what real parents may love or question, and helps families apply practical ideas at home.
TestingMom.com and HabitCoach.com sponsor the podcast.
Why Parents Love This Podcast
Parents are already overwhelmed by school expectations, screen-time battles, behavior questions, test-prep pressure, emotional development, and the constant feeling that they should be doing more.
Other People’s Parenting makes expert advice easier to understand and easier to use. Karen brings decades of experience helping families navigate gifted testing, private school admissions, academic readiness, and executive function. Schuyler brings a fresh, honest, and often funny perspective as Karen’s daughter — and someone who personally understands growing up in competitive school environments.
Together, they turn big parenting ideas into clear, useful conversations.
Current Episodes
One parenting book per episode — the highlights, the debates, and the takeaways you can actually use.
Season 2 Ep. 7 Episode 7: Oreo Gate
Sometimes the smallest parenting moments turn into the biggest debates. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler unpack “Oreo Gate” and discuss food rules, parent judgment, control, treats, guilt, and how quickly everyday choices can become loaded with meaning.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Navigating food rules and treat-related battles
- Reducing guilt around everyday parenting choices
- Thinking through control, boundaries, and parent judgment
Season 2 Ep. 6 Episode 6: More Than Happy
Every parent wants their child to be happy, but happiness is not the only goal. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler discuss More Than Happy and explore what it means to raise children who are resilient, grounded, capable, and emotionally strong, not just cheerful in the moment.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Raising emotionally strong children
- Looking beyond short-term happiness
- Helping kids build resilience, purpose, and confidence
Season 2 Ep. 5 Episode 5: Crib Sheet by Emily Oster
Parents are often buried in opinions about sleep, feeding, milestones, childcare, and daily decisions. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler discuss Crib Sheet by Emily Oster and look at how data-driven parenting can help families make calmer, more confident choices without getting overwhelmed by everyone else’s advice.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Making parenting decisions with more confidence
- Understanding baby and toddler research without panic
- Sorting through conflicting advice about sleep, feeding, and routines
Season 2 Ep. 4 Episode 4: Yesteryear
Parenting advice has changed a lot over the years, but not every old idea should be dismissed, and not every modern idea is automatically better. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler look back at parenting ideas from “Yesteryear” and discuss what still holds up, what feels outdated, and what today’s parents can learn from previous generations.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Comparing old-school and modern parenting advice
- Deciding which parenting traditions still make sense
- Understanding how expectations for parents and kids have changed
Season 2 Ep. 3 Episode 3: Trad Wives Articles
The “trad wife” conversation has moved from social media into mainstream parenting, marriage, and family discussions. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler look at articles about the trad wife movement and unpack what the trend says about modern motherhood, gender roles, family expectations, online influence, and the pressure parents feel to choose the “right” way to live.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Understanding modern parenting and family trends
- Thinking critically about social media influence
- Discussing gender roles, motherhood, and family expectations
Season 2 Ep. 2 Episode 2: The Ferber Method – Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems
Sleep can affect everything, from a child’s mood and learning to a parent’s patience and sanity. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler discuss Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems and the Ferber Method, including what parents should understand about sleep training, routines, crying, consistency, and family fit.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Understanding the Ferber Method
- Building better sleep routines
- Deciding whether sleep training fits their family
Beyond the podcast
Looking for Help Beyond the Podcast?
Parenting advice is powerful, but sometimes your child needs targeted academic support, test-prep practice, or executive-function strategies that match their specific needs.
TestingMom helps families prepare for gifted and talented testing, private school admissions, academic skills, and school readiness with thousands of practice questions, learning resources, and expert support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents ask about Other People’s Parenting.
What is Other People’s Parenting?
Other People’s Parenting is a parenting podcast hosted by Karen Quinn and her daughter, Schuyler. They review popular parenting books, discuss the biggest takeaways, and help parents decide which advice is useful in real life.
Who hosts Other People’s Parenting?
The podcast is hosted by Karen Quinn, founder of TestingMom.com and HabitCoach.com, and her daughter, Schuyler Quinn. Karen brings experience in education, parenting, school admissions, gifted testing, and executive function support, while Schuyler brings a candid daughter-and-parenting perspective.
What topics does the podcast cover?
The podcast covers parenting books, child development, gifted education, picky eating, screen time, teen behavior, discipline, executive function, emotional regulation, growth mindset, early childhood, and modern parenting pressure.
Is this podcast good for parents of gifted children?
Yes. Many episodes are especially helpful for parents of gifted, bright, intense, anxious, sensitive, or twice-exceptional children because the conversations often focus on independence, motivation, executive function, emotional regulation, and academic confidence.
Is Other People’s Parenting connected to TestingMom?
Yes. TestingMom.com and HabitCoach.com sponsor the podcast. The podcast site also links directly to both TestingMom and HabitCoach.
Where can I watch or listen to Other People’s Parenting?
You can watch every episode on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes are added to this page as they are released.
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