Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - what worked for you?

I was laid off 2 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. This is my first time dealing with any of this. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet.

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

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.