Sit the kids down & explain the situation in the kindest, gentlest way you can.
I disagree. The kids will be panicked, and will clamor for answers. You're a long way from having answers for them, so they'll just be anxious as hell until you do.
Instead, I'd suggest you carry on as normally as possible 'til you've got things settled, then tell the kids.
That's my $.02, and it's FREE.
FC
