[header] How to help a child handle father's day after a father's death [title] Recognize their loss. [step] When children lose a parent, the sadness runs deep. On holidays like father's day, that loss is even more evident because other children do have their fathers present. 
Reassure the child that you know they will have a hard time with the day, but that it's okay to be sad sometimes. [substeps] Say things like, " i know today is going to be challenging, but we should try to have a good day and remember your father.