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 1 Ep. 25 Episode 25: No Contact
Family relationships can be complicated, especially when boundaries, conflict, emotional safety, and personal well-being are involved. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler discuss the idea of going “no contact,” what it can mean in family dynamics, and why boundaries are sometimes necessary even when they are difficult.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Understanding family boundaries
- Navigating difficult parent-child relationships
- Thinking through emotional safety and connection
Season 1 Ep. 24 Episode 24: The Mom Test
Although The Mom Test is often read as a business and customer research book, it has a surprisingly useful message for parents too: ask better questions if you want better answers. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler discuss how parents can listen more clearly, avoid leading questions, and understand what kids, families, or customers are really trying to say.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Asking better questions
- Listening without steering the answer
- Understanding what people actually need
Season 1 Ep. 23 Episode 23: The Danish Way of Parenting
Why are Danish families often associated with happier kids and calmer parenting? This episode looks at The Danish Way of Parenting and explores ideas around play, authenticity, empathy, reframing, togetherness, and raising children with more confidence and less pressure.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Creating a calmer family culture
- Building empathy and emotional resilience
- Encouraging play, connection, and confidence
Season 1 Ep. 22 Episode 22: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Strict parenting, high expectations, academic pressure, and achievement all collide in this episode on Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua. Karen and Schuyler discuss what parents may admire, question, or reject from the “Tiger Mom” approach and how families can think about success without losing connection.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Understanding high-pressure parenting styles
- Balancing achievement with emotional well-being
- Thinking through discipline, motivation, and expectations
Season 1 Ep. 21 Episode 21: How To Talk To Teens
Talking to teenagers can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the rules change every day. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler discuss How To Talk To Teens and share practical communication strategies for parents who want fewer arguments, more honesty, and a stronger relationship with their teen.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Communicating better with teenagers
- Reducing conflict and power struggles
- Helping teens feel heard without giving up boundaries
Season 1 Ep. 20 Episode 20: Fat Talk
Kids absorb messages about bodies, food, weight, and self-worth earlier than many parents realize. This episode explores Fat Talk by Virginia Sole-Smith and opens an important conversation about diet culture, body image, food pressure, and how families can create healthier relationships with eating and self-esteem.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Talking about food and bodies in healthier ways
- Supporting confidence and body image
- Reducing shame around eating, weight, and appearance
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.
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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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