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!

While on vacation my daughter started talking about an imaginary friend. The name she chose shocked me.Courtesy of Alexandra Meyer. I was enjoying a family vacation when my daughter started playing ...

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 ...

"Mom/Dad! I'm SOOO bored!" Hearing this can conjure a rolling of the eyes in most parents. Decades ago, playing outside until sunset cured the "I am bored" declaration. Children happily imagined being ...

IF—Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski’s movie about imaginary friends—is streaming soon on Paramount+. Released in theaters on May 17, IF is written, directed and stars Krasinski in the supporting role ...

Actor Jay Ellis (right with 'Insecure' star and creator Issa Rae) has penned a new memoir about growing up with Mikey, his imaginary friend. As an only child growing up in a military family, Jay Ellis ...

Jasneet Singh is a writer who finally has a platform to indulge in long rants about small moments on TV and film in overwhelming detail. With a literature background, she is drawn to the narrative ...

Carla is a writer from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, now based in Atlanta. She’s an Emory alum with both a BA and MA in English, but more importantly, she’s a Pisces with lots of opinions about video games.