How to celebrate Father's Day without Dad

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For many sons and daughters, Father's Day is a happy day full of laughter and fun. However, for others it causes painful memories and develops a sense of loss.

Many families face the absence of a parent. Here are some tips to help families spend Father's Day

when dad is not present:

* Be prepared for questions: With all the fuss surrounding Father's Day, your child may ask more questions than usual About why his dad is not present. Explain it appropriately and honestly.

* Allow time to talk and process:

Your child may need your support on Father's Day, so give some time to talk and process feelings. Provide a peaceful environment. Avoid insults such as "your dad is bad or stupid". Instead, you might say, "Your dad made a bad decision." Click here for homemade christmas gift for parents.

* Understand that your children may be emotionally shattered: this is particularly important when children have a dad or stepfather in their lives. Do not force your children to choose one of them. Instead, designate a special time for those two important people.

* Talk about different types of family trees: During the year, read to your children books about different types of families. Explain that some families have two dads, or moms, grandparents who act as parents, single parent families, and so on.

Identify the ways your family is special.

* Run a "Family Day" celebration. Instead of a Father's Day, Plan a "Family Day". Explain to your children that you are celebrating everyone in the family. Visit us.

* Celebrate Father's Day with another male figure: he can be a brother, uncle, neighbor, friend or coach. *

Celebrate special memories: For children who have lost their dad, do something special on Father's Day to celebrate, such as coloring a picture, cooking your favorite food or sharing funny memories.