Imaginary Friends: What If Your Child Has One?
Does your kid have an imaginary friend? And if he does, is it a problem? Should you worry? Well, believe it or not, there’s actually research to give you the answer – and you’re going to love what you hear. About two thirds of young kids report having imaginary friends, and in this delightful and memorable episode you’ll meet the kids and their friends, and learn what you need to know to make these visitors a productive and welcome part of your family!
GUESTS:
Stephanie Carlson, Ph.D. - Professor of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; research partner of Marjorie Taylor
Marjorie Taylor, Ph.D - Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR; author, Imaginary Companions and the Children Who Create Them; research partner of Stephanie Carlson
Barbara O'Brien and son Dylan (age 6)
Carmen Oshbahr and son Alex Poulter (age 4 1/2)
Sandhya Kale and daughter Reva (age 3)
RESOURCES:
Imaginary Companions Website
www.imaginarycompanions.comBooks:
Imaginary Companions and the Children Who Create Them by Marjorie Taylor Ph.D
