Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks was our book club choice this month for our in-person book club. The story features Max Delaney, an 8-year-old little boy who is autistic, but has not ...

Actor Jay Ellis (right with 'Insecure' star and creator Issa Rae) has penned a new memoir about growing up with Mikey, his imaginary friend. As an only child growing up in a military family, Jay Ellis ...

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 friends?” ...

While it might seem a little odd from an adult perspective, those imaginary friends are far more than just childhood whims; they're actually a sign of a child's incredible development and creativity!

When I discussed imaginary friends a few years ago, one father shared his experience: "We'll put him to bed and he'll be quiet. When we get back downstairs he'll start talking, normal stuff, about our ...