The Wachs family had just moved from Utah to Traverse City, Mich., when, suddenly, 3 -year-old Eden began talking about a new friend named Kelly. "She said, 'Kelly brings me cookies; Kelly gets in ...

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!

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Four-year-old me sat at the end of the examination table, the heels of my sneakers thudding rhythmically against the base below as I swung my legs. I stared at the small geometric farm drawings on my ...

The Wachs family had just moved from Utah to Traverse City, Mich., when, suddenly, 3 1/2-year-old Eden began talking about a new friend named Kelly. "She said, ‘Kelly brings me cookies; Kelly gets in ...

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His two daughters' imaginary friends, pink alligator Ally and a flaming Marshmallow, come alive in the movie Eric Andersson joined PEOPLE as a senior writer in 2022. His work has appeared in TV Guide ...