Make believe play is part of a developing child’s repertoire. Its appearance signals a shift in how your child is thinking. Once your child can “play make believe”, they are capable of symbolic thinking. This means that they understand that one thing can represent another. For instance, a shoe can represent a telephone, and a Read More
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Imaginary Friends
Imaginary friends are common and normal As many as 65% of children up to age seven played with at least one imaginary friend at some point in their lives. Adults need not have any concern; not only are imaginary friends common and normal, but children who play with imaginary companions may have distinct developmental benefits Read More