Is a Child’s Imaginary Friend a Real Concern? with Kate Eshleman, PsyD

Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

Don’t worry if your child has an imaginary friend. That pal may be helping your child in more ways than you can … well, imagine. In this podcast, pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman discusses the potential benefits of imaginary friends and how to handle their existence.

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