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GO TELL MOM s2ep4 SHOWNOTES

Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz share tales of childhood imaginary friends and their impact on kids’ creativity.

The Atlantic on why kids have imaginary friends: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/07/why-do-kids-have-imaginary-friends/594919/

Raisingchildren.net.au on when imaginary friends appear: https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/behaviour/friends-siblings/imaginary-friends

Dr. Laura Markham on friend preferences: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/a28579180/why-children-have-imaginary-friends/

Care.com on why imaginary companions are good for kids: https://www.care.com/c/kids-with-imaginary-friends/   

Parents.com on wellness: https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/friendship/pretend-friends/