Imaginary Friend

My son had an imaginary friend who he called "Henny Menny" (I found out later it was Handy Manny from the TV show).

Anyway, to nip her stalling in the bud, try to remember to always include Jessica. When it's time to leave, tell her AND Jessica to put their coats on, etc. If you make sure Jessica is always included, she won't need to go get her. Eventually, she'll grow out of it. Handy Manny didn't stick around too long. Every now and then, he visits but that's about it.

That is freaky, my imaginary friend was Mighty Mouse but I got married to him at 4 LOL. Jealous?
My oldest son had an imaginary friend who didn't have a name, would just catch him talking to him once in awhile when he was by himself. It spooked me until my daughter around the same age 3 came up with her own but named her, Barbie, Yes the doll figure. The three year old watches alot of Mickey Mouse Club house~ his, he just calls Mick.
The good news, I divorced Mighty Mouse at 4 when I started pre-school and had no time for him in my life. It has to do with noticing when interaction happens more often how fast they forget the imaginary friend.

all kids have imaginary friends.. YOU need to make Jessica more independent. if jessica isnt outside in time for the car ride its her fault and needs to catch up at the next stop
Jessica is also old enough to brush her own teeth. See she's doing it and doesnt need help.
And abut the tantrums well Jessica will have to leave unless she stops.
Use Jessica to your own advantage. She'll grow out of it.
I will tell mighty mouse (my imaginary friend ) that jessica says hi. LOL.

I think it is normal - my daughter is 3 yrs old - and while she doesnt have an imaginary friend - she is always pretending that her dolls talk or have feelings and asks that I address her dolls and have conversations with her dolls, or her hands that have become an animal. it is funny because we have a book here named "Jessica" by Kevin Henkes - it is a scholastic book about a little girl who has an imaginary friend named Jessica and her parents insist there is no jessica. The first day of school comes, adnthe little girl (
Ruthie)is alone and ends up meeting another little girl - who's name happens to be Jessica...it is really cute and may be a nice way to have "fun" wth this imagnary friend. Of course if you are terribly concerned, check with her doctor.

good luck1
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