It’s perfectly normal for some children to dream up an imaginary friend...
...but should you be setting a place at the table for them? Probably not. According to pediatric psychologist David Erickson, if your child is between the ages of 2 and 6, that imaginary friend is probably helping with your child’s social and emotional development. Your best approach to take is to not go out of your way to either ignore or draw attention to the invisible pal.
Dr. Erickson says, if the imaginary friend is overstaying its welcome, persists into elementary school - or prevents real friendships from developing, it might be a good time to visit a counselor or psychologist.
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