My daughter is having a hard time understanding why I don’t work where I used to anymore. Explaining how you got laid off is difficult enough to do with adults, much less an eleven year old.

Here are some bits of advice:

1. Be honest – tell your child what happened at their level.  Maybe use a metaphor like a lemonade stand.
2. Don’t be alarmed or upset when you do talk to them – kids pick up on your energy/attitude; remain calm.
3. Assure them that they and you are going to be fine and layoffs happen all the time.
4. Involve them – ask them if they would like to help you.  Maybe they can help proofread a resume or even sit with you and search for jobs.

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