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.

"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 ...

The Sims 4’s latest expansion, Adventure Awaits, came with a splash. With long-sought-after campsites, zen retreats, and even Love Island-esque getaways, Adventure Awaits offers Simmers a break from ...

To be fair, Imaginary Friends were creepy-looking in The Sims 3, but children were also creepy-looking in The Sims 3. Image: EA With a strong enough bond, the Imaginary Friend would eventually ...