Popsugar Family Little Kids How to Cheer Up a Sad Child 15 Phrases and Approaches Every Parent Can Use to Cheer Up a Sad Child September 27, 2018 by Sarah Muoio View On One Page Photo 2 of 15 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 2 "I understand why you feel that way." Sometimes just hearing the word "understand" can help your child deal with the difficulty of whatever it is they're facing and know that they're not alone. Previous Next Start Slideshow Little KidsParentingParenting TipsMotherhoodChild Behavior