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. 19 Episode 19: Good Inside
Every parent has moments when they lose patience, second-guess themselves, or wonder if they are handling behavior the “right” way. In this episode, Karen and Schuyler break down Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy and discuss how parents can respond to challenging behavior with firmer boundaries, more connection, and less guilt.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Managing big emotions and difficult behavior
- Setting boundaries without constant yelling
- Staying connected when parenting feels hard
Season 1 Ep. 18 Episode 18: Being There
This episode looks at the early years and the emotional importance of presence, attachment, and connection. Karen and Schuyler discuss what young children need, what parents may feel guilty about, and how families can think realistically about bonding, work, and emotional security.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Understanding the early childhood years
- Building emotional security
- Balancing presence, work, and parenting pressure
Season 1 Ep. 17 Episode 17: Mom Groups, Because Parenting Isn’t Stressful Enough
Mom groups can be helpful, supportive, judgmental, hilarious, competitive, or all of the above. Karen and Schuyler talk about the social side of parenting, the pressure parents feel from other parents, and how to stay grounded when everyone has an opinion.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Navigating parent communities
- Dealing with comparison and judgment
- Finding support without losing confidence
Season 1 Ep. 16 Episode 16: Dad Truths
Parenting does not always look polished, peaceful, or Instagram-ready. This episode brings humor and honesty into the conversation, exploring the messy, funny, frustrating, and deeply real parts of raising kids.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Feeling less alone as a parent
- Laughing at the chaos of family life
- Hearing a more honest take on modern parenting
Season 1 Ep. 15 Episode 15: Calm the Chaos
For parents who feel like home life has become one long battle, this episode focuses on practical ways to lower stress, support challenging kids, and create systems that help the whole family function better.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Managing intense behavior
- Creating calmer home routines
- Supporting neurodivergent or highly emotional children
Season 1 Ep. 14 Episode 14: The Whole-Brain Child
This episode dives into child development, emotional regulation, and how a child’s brain responds during big feelings. Karen and Schuyler explain how parents can use brain-based strategies to help kids calm down, communicate, and build self-control.
Best for parents who want help with:
- Understanding tantrums and big emotions
- Helping kids regulate feelings
- Supporting emotional and cognitive development
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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