How do I tell my family about the layoff? (update)

I was laid off 14 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. Did it get easier afterwards?

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 last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.