Pretending to be okay just for the kids.

It’s really tough for parents that are trying to fend for their children while batting their own feelings and conditions. Kids are very observant and can tell when something is wrong most times, that is why such parents put in more effort to hide themselves.

Report shows that this can be counter productive and eventually worsen the problem.

I won't hide myself from my kids but I won't make it worse. I will learn how to relay my feelings to them, this will also help them when they are going through some thing.

That’s true. From my experience, I know kids notice more than we think. When parents hide everything, it can build tension. Honest, calm communication often helps reduce stress instead of making it worse.