Here are 10 surprising ways your kids may be feeling recession stress 

• Increased anxiety about the family's financial situation. 

• Fear of losing their home or having to move. 

• Feeling guilty about asking for things they want or need. 

• Increased pressure to succeed in school to secure their future.  

• Difficulty sleeping due to worry and stress. 

• Increased irritability and emotional outbursts.  

• Social withdrawal and reluctance to participate in activities that cost money.  

• Changes in eating habits, including decreased appetite or binge eating.  

• Increased awareness of financial struggles and an unwillingness to burden their parents. 

• Difficulty focusing on school or extracurricular activities due to financial stress.  

It's important to acknowledge and validate your children's feelings during a recession and provide them with support and reassurance, as you are working through your own. 

This can include setting realistic expectations, engaging in open and honest communication, and focusing on activities that promote emotional well-being as a family. 

Remember, your children's mental health and well-being should be a top priority during challenging times.