An earlier version of this story appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. A Vox reader asks, “Why do children often have imaginary ...

Whether it’s a talking unicorn, a teddy bear that’s sprung to life, an invisible child that only they can see or – in the case of my toddler – a “nice, kind wolf”, imaginary friends come in all shapes ...

Child psychologist Linda Blair writes all about imaginary friends, why some children have them and what to do if you're worried about them. Have you ever settled on the sofa next to your child ...

A clip from an Australian podcast is again dividing childfree folks and parents after one host suggested inventing kids as a ...

Most magnoliareporter.com readers say they didn’t have an imaginary friend as a child. Starting Friday, April 25, 2025, we ...