Review of Canaries Among Us
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Review of Canaries Among Us
[Following is a volunteer review of "Canaries Among Us" by Kayla Taylor.]
Bullying has a lasting effect on the person who is the victim. It destroys self-esteem and confidence and completely changes the way a person sees themselves and the world around them.
This book tells the story of Kayla Taylor, the author, and her daughter Hannah. Hannah is in second grade and has been bullied by two girls in her class. At first, Kayla thought that some of the situations her daughter was telling her about were "normal kid stuff," but over time she realized that she was being specifically targeted. While trying to help her daughter understand that she wasn't alone, Kayla began researching and learning everything she could about the subject. We see her seek help from the school, and how they acknowledge the situation but don't seem to do anything about it. She describes a great sense of frustration that comes from not being believed, having her feelings dismissed, and the lack of compassion in the educational system and community for her daughter.
The book also goes through Kayla's learning process. How she learns from her mistakes and past actions, and how she can grow and become a better version of herself for her daughter and the people around her. She also explores different ways of understanding her children's needs and how to meet them appropriately. While expressing the importance of diversity and inclusion.
This book is written from personal experience. Kayla Taylor has seen firsthand what bullying can do to a child and her family. She tells her family's story. There has been a lot of research done on the public education system in America and the different resources that can deal with bullying. She acknowledges that there are not enough resources and that the resources that are available are not used properly or at all. She also shows her research on various neurological concepts that have helped her understand and help her daughter. The sole purpose of her research and efforts was to make sure her daughter was comfortable, loved and supported. And most importantly for her to know that it wasn't her fault.
It was incredibly moving, powerful and empathetic. This is an incredible book based on both research and personal experience. Even though it delves into a difficult topic, the writing style makes it very easy to understand and follow the story. While reading, I was able to learn about different concepts all related to neurological topics such as neurodiversity. It also provides different websites and resources if you want to expand on a certain topic or if you need further explanation of a concept. The editing is remarkable and professionally done. For all of these reasons, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars .
This book is an amazing resource for anyone who works with children, especially neurodiverse children, to better understand them. I especially recommend it to teachers, educators, caregivers, and parents of children with special needs.
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Bullying has a lasting effect on the person who is the victim. It destroys self-esteem and confidence and completely changes the way a person sees themselves and the world around them.
This book tells the story of Kayla Taylor, the author, and her daughter Hannah. Hannah is in second grade and has been bullied by two girls in her class. At first, Kayla thought that some of the situations her daughter was telling her about were "normal kid stuff," but over time she realized that she was being specifically targeted. While trying to help her daughter understand that she wasn't alone, Kayla began researching and learning everything she could about the subject. We see her seek help from the school, and how they acknowledge the situation but don't seem to do anything about it. She describes a great sense of frustration that comes from not being believed, having her feelings dismissed, and the lack of compassion in the educational system and community for her daughter.
The book also goes through Kayla's learning process. How she learns from her mistakes and past actions, and how she can grow and become a better version of herself for her daughter and the people around her. She also explores different ways of understanding her children's needs and how to meet them appropriately. While expressing the importance of diversity and inclusion.
This book is written from personal experience. Kayla Taylor has seen firsthand what bullying can do to a child and her family. She tells her family's story. There has been a lot of research done on the public education system in America and the different resources that can deal with bullying. She acknowledges that there are not enough resources and that the resources that are available are not used properly or at all. She also shows her research on various neurological concepts that have helped her understand and help her daughter. The sole purpose of her research and efforts was to make sure her daughter was comfortable, loved and supported. And most importantly for her to know that it wasn't her fault.
It was incredibly moving, powerful and empathetic. This is an incredible book based on both research and personal experience. Even though it delves into a difficult topic, the writing style makes it very easy to understand and follow the story. While reading, I was able to learn about different concepts all related to neurological topics such as neurodiversity. It also provides different websites and resources if you want to expand on a certain topic or if you need further explanation of a concept. The editing is remarkable and professionally done. For all of these reasons, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars .
This book is an amazing resource for anyone who works with children, especially neurodiverse children, to better understand them. I especially recommend it to teachers, educators, caregivers, and parents of children with special needs.
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Canaries Among Us
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I’ve come to realize that unless a person is a victim of bullying themselves, they think it isno big deal and as you say “normal kid stuff.”
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