While it might seem a little odd from an adult perspective, those imaginary friends are far more than just childhood whims; they're actually a sign of a child's incredible development and creativity!

Imaginary friends are part of normal childhood development, but clinicians should assess rigidity, distress, or functional impairment to separate healthy play from underlying concern issues.

Worried about your child’s imaginary friend? Psychologist and author Susan Newman, PhD offers advice and reassurance to worried parents. Childhood friendships often worry parents, especially imaginary ...

When I discussed imaginary friends a few years ago, one father shared his experience: "We'll put him to bed and he'll be quiet. When we get back downstairs he'll start talking, normal stuff, about our ...