Socially Secure
Social Media Reminders for Parents
settings airtight will protect your children and their reputations. Consider some of these safe alternatives to regular public posting: 1. Tinybeans.com is a secure photo- sharing website for parents of babies and young children. The digital photo album app allows you to share photos with only the people you choose. 2. Create a separate, secure group on Facebook. Family, friends, or coworkers in closed groups can still fawn over their little ones in a personal, safe setting. Despite the dangers your digital life can elicit, you don’t have to avoid the digital world completely. Social media is still a great tool for families to stay connected, as long as you take precautions. Go ahead and brag about your kids online — just be safe and considerate of your child’s wishes.
possible for you to foster a sense of privacy in the digital age, but it’s important to respect what your child deems private information. After all, it’s their future. Consider these rules before you share. 1. Ask your child’s permission. If they can speak, then they can speak for themselves. Children love to see photos of themselves, but they may also be aware of what they are and aren’t comfortable with, even at a young age. a beach day, but think twice before posting swimsuit or skinny-dipping pictures. Opt to post safer photos, like the family posing prior to fun in the sun. settings may be exposing your family to more people than you know, and if you feel the need to share every minute of your child’s day online, making these 2. Limit the nudity. Everyone loves 3. Check your settings. Your privacy
Social media has been making the world smaller than ever. The distance among cross- country relatives and friends shrinks with each post or Skype call. And instant updates from loved ones are particularly valuable during the holidays. That Christmas morning video call means Grandma and Grandpa get to see their grandkids in their new holiday outfits, but so can online predators. According to digital and safety experts, half of the photos filtered onto the darknet are stolen from parents’ social media accounts. If these predators are privy to your photos, they’re also able to snag your location and other sensitive information, putting you and your children at physical risk as well. On a less disturbing note, social media content is permanent. Even after you delete a post or a photo, it leaves a digital footprint that could follow your child throughout their education and could even affect job interviews or future relationships. It’s still
Employee Spotlight: AmyFeliciano
Chicken Chop Suey
Inspired by The New York Times
Amy is one of our newest additions to the Dellutri Law Group team! “My greatest accomplishments in life are my two children, and I am proud to be the eldest sibling of six!” Prior to working at Dellutri Law Group, Amy managed several different banks for eight years, where she learned many of her wonderful skills that certainly shine through here
Ingredients • 2 large or 4 medium chicken thighs • 3 pounds bok choy,
• 2 teaspoons sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 tablespoons water • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
cut into 3–4-inch ribbons • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce Directions 1. In large pot, boil three cups of water. Add chicken and reduce to simmer, cooking for 30 minutes. Remove chicken and let cool. Once cooled, remove skin and bones, chop, and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid. 2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add bok choy and cook for 1 minute, stirring throughout. Add half of reserved cooking liquid, cover skillet, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer bok choy to a plate. 3. Add remaining cooking liquid and chicken to the pan, maintaining high heat. Heat chicken, then add oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch-and-water mixture, sesame oil, and bok choy. Season to taste, toss together, and serve over rice.
Amy pictured on the left next to Casey
at our office. Amy doesn’t have a ton of free time, but when she does, she loves spending it with her kids, swimming, reading a good book, or participating in activities that create long-lasting memories with her family! When we asked her what she loves the most about her job, Amy replied, “My coworkers. I have never worked with a group of people that are so hard-working, caring, and warm- hearted!” Right back at you, Amy! We love having you as a part of our team. Welcome aboard!
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