Elena Case Study

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How are you and your sweet little girl, Elena? I can’t believe that she is four years old already, where has the time gone. Presumably, her mind has developed new interesting thoughts, behaviors and an infinite number of questions. At her age, Elena may become aware of her Hispanic heritage, therefore, she could be asking a lot of “why,” “how,” and “when,” questions which can be overwhelming. So, here are four pieces of advice that could enhance Elena's healthy development during her early childhood.
Advice #1: As a parent, you should protect Elena’s optimism about her self-worth to maintain and develop a strong self- concept (Berger, Ch. 10, pg. 276). Elena should understand who she is and about her Hispanic background. She also should know

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