Meet Mr. Trufflepants

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

Meet Mr. Trufflepants

Listen now to meet Mr. Trufflepants—our imaginary friend. A child’s pretend friends can be a very healthy part of development and even help prepare her for success later in life.

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Resources & Links

Should You "Evict" Your Child’s Imaginary Friend? (Psychology Today)
Advantages of Imaginary Friends (The British Psychological Society)