“The title of this book evokes the typical response of a child to his or parent, "You never told me that!" But the cool thing about this book is that the title works for parents too. As I read through this book, I saw so many great ideas for raising our kids to be independent that made me wonder why no one had ever told me about them before!”
— Amy Schwabe, Metroparent Editor, Metroparent Magazine, Part of the USA Today Network, metroparentmagazine.com
“This is a page-turner for any anxious parent searching for perspective on the transition from their child under their wing at home into the cloud-covered sky of the unknown beyond. Kathleen writes from her heart about her own journey as a single parent carrying the weight of parenthood exploring the ups and downs, and most importantly, the lessons learned about how to prepare a child for adulthood. The lessons within these pages, so beautifully colored with a parent's compassion, extend beyond the transition from the home to independent living. This is a compass for parenting, as much as it is a guide to raising a child with enough character to carry in their backpacks wherever they go in life.”
— Jeff Wenzler, M.Ed, award-winning author of The Pivotal Life: A Compass for Discovering Purpose, Passion & Perspective; Founding director of Pivotal Directions, a servant leadership organization for teens; and Executive Producer of the documentary film "10 Dollar Perspective"
