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Young boy from the Bahamas gets a birthday party thanks to his classmates
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Five-year-old Ahmad Bootle knows what he wants to do for his birthday. “I play and I eat cake.” And loves opening his presents, thanks to the kids in his preschool class. Ahmad wasn’t sure what kind of birthday he would have this year. His family lost their home and the…
Kids throw birthday party for classmate who evacuated the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A special birthday celebration for a special little boy from the Bahamas. Ahmad Bootle and his family lost their home in Abaco after Hurricane Dorian. READ THE FULL STORY
Students in Jupiter write letters of comfort to children in the Bahamas
Students at Turtle River Montessori in Jupiter are coloring and writing letters to children who lost their homes in Hurricane Dorian.
Expert says hashtags are putting children at risk online
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Proud parents love posting photos of their cute babies and kids, some facing the camera or wearing no clothes. They do it innocently enough, but experts say many don’t realize that anyone can search for it through hashtags, even predators. READ THE FULL STORY
Local man creates The Container App which can help kids sharpen their math skills
John Bennardo is challenging students at the Turtle River Montessori School in Jupiter. He created The Container App, which is free. It makes the art of solving math problems fun.
School in Jupiter takes unique look at mental health
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A new study shows kids and teens are thinking about suicide at an alarming rate. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the amount of kids seeking treatment for suicidal attempts and thoughts doubled between 2007 and 2015. READ THE FULL STORY