Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea?

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. Thank you in advance. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. What did you say?

Kids often pick up more than you think. A short, calm explanation helped mine feel secure.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 7 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.