Guidance for Families
Discussing job loss or insecurity with your children and loved ones can be challenging; using these steps will help you and your family thrive.
Make A Plan
You might feel a lot of emotions and anxiety during this time, collect your thoughts and manage your own emotions before talking to your children and/or family.
Be Mindful
Your children or family members will notice something is going on, let them know in a timely matter. When talking to children tailor what you say and how to their age.
Set The Stage
Your family might have questions, pick a time and place that allows you, and them, to process the information.
Working Together
Involve your children and family with any planning or next steps regarding this issue.
- Let your family know of your employment plans moving forward
- Inform family members of any changes to daily life that might occur during this time, and what will remain the same. Example: you might need to end your gym subscription, but kids will stay in soccer.
Quick Reads
Articles providing strategies on how to discuss job loss or insecurity with your family.
Discussing a Job Layoff with Your Family
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5 steps to help your family deal with a job loss
My sister just emailed and let me know her husband lost his job. A flood of memories came back as I recalled the day I experienced the same thing. We had just arrived in Oak Creek, Wisconsin to start my husband's new job. The day happened to be 9/11.
By Andrea Scott
You just lost your job. What do you say to your kids?
How to Explain Job Loss to Your Concerned Child
A young boy struggles at home and in school after his dad loses his job. Here's how everyone can pull together to help him.