About the Book

Kids say the quiet parts out loud. 

They misunderstand everything — and somehow still get

it right. After 27 years of teaching taekwondo, Jill Cross realized that the kids in her classes weren’t just learning from her… she was learning from them. 

Through laughter, honesty, and unforgettable moments, this book reveals what kids can teach us about confidence, failure, resilience, and leadership — 

if we’re willing to listen. Whether you’re raising kids, coaching them, teaching them, or simply trying to understand them better, this book is for you.

 Because the best lessons in life don’t come 

from lectures… they come from kids.