i agree that it's good for kids to understand and learn about how you are feeling. You can't protect them from feelings, and in fact if you try, you are acutally subconsciously teaching them that talking about feelings is taboo.... a no no... and they will think if they feel bad they 'shouldn't' tell, or talk about it with you or anyone!

I think the best thing is to talk to your kids about how you feel, ask them to help you.... and then (if you can!!) show them healthy, grown up, ways of coping with your feelings - actually talking with them about what you are doing to help yourself feel better, gives them ideas, and tells them that they are responsible for their feelings AND that they CAN do it - just like you can.... but if they can't... they have learnt to reach out to others... and that is so important