Jimmy Kimmel, a late night talk show host, is celebrating his son Billy’s 6th month birthday; a milestone for the baby boy who had underwent an open-heart surgery for a birth defect.
Jimmy Kimmel, who is 49 years old, went on to social media last Saturday to give an update on his son and wife Molly McNearney, whom are also parents to a 3 year old daughter, Jane. Jimmy also has two adult children with his former wife, Gina Kimmel.
“Young Billy is six months old today. He is healthy and happy and we are all very grateful for your prayers, good wishes, thoughts and support of @ChildrensLA and children’s hospitals in your area,” – Jimmy Kimmel on Twitter.
During his monologue earlier this year, Jimmy had shared what was in store for his son regarding his health journey.
Billy, who was born on the 21st of April, will have to undergo another open-heart surgery in 3 to 6 months to close the holes in his heart, but they want to wait until he is bigger and stronger, with another 3rd procedure that is hopefully non-invasive sometimes during Billy’s early teenage years to replace the valve he currently has.
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10 Eerily Simple Ways To Keep Children Safe on Halloween
10 Eerily Simple Halloween Safety Tips For Parents
Thankfully, there are a few ways parents can keep kids safe while still embracing this holiday. With increased awareness and a little help from modern technology, we can adapt basic methods and Halloween safety tips and precautions to make sure everyone gets to enjoy Halloween- all you need is a cell phone.
Listed below, are 10 simple Halloween safety tips that you can keep in mind
1. Pick bright, proper fitting, and reflective costumes.
Large costumes, dark clothing, bulging masks, or large shoes are just a few possible ways a costume can trip up children on Halloween. Before buying a costume, look for some creative alternatives on Pinterest or the web.
2. Stay on well lit sidewalks and streets.
We all know part of the draw of trick-or-treating is walking in the dark and experiencing the thrill of unknown shadows. Reduce the risk of accident by helping children cross streets at crosswalks and use sidewalks as much as possible. For older children, track or use cell phones for up-to-the-minute location updates.
3. Sort through candy or treats before allowing kids to dive in.
A majority of us grew up with the urban legends, some based completely in reality, of candy laced with needles, razor blades, and more. Today, we also need to be on the lookout for drugs that closely resemble candies that have been circulating on the Internet. It’s not worth endangering your child’s health for a 50 cent piece of chocolate.
4. For added safety, snap a photo of the kids on a cell phone before heading out.
This will allow you to access a current picture if you would happen to get separated.
5. Go trick-or-treating with your kids.
Use this holiday as the perfect guise for getting the whole family to do an activity together. Experts recommend that we supervise children under the age of 12 and the lure of chocolaty goodness might damper our children’s objections to our watchful presence. Plus, going door-to-door and crossing the streets will be safer with a mature set of eyes to monitor the situation. If going around to neighborhoods bothers you, consider visiting a community Trunk-or-Treat event or party. Many organizations will promote their events on social media or local news outlets.
6. Only wear costumes and masks that fit properly.
The extra walking and party activities require kids to be able to walk or run without hinderance.
7. Search for teal pumpkins!
This holiday is a nightmare for kids who have food allergies or special diets. Thankfully, a movement is springing up around the country called the Teal Project. Houses that display a blue pumpkin are offering non-food items for our little goblins so everyone can enjoy Halloween. For more information or to find if your area participates, do an easy search.