Especially when all they want to do is watch TikTok and play Fortnite. Sure, you could drag them around town, or to a ski resort if money is flowing. Props to you if your kids like snow sports! I guess there’s always American Idol on Sunday...Especially when all they want to do is watch TikTok and play Fortnite. Sure, you could drag them around town, or to a ski resort if money is flowing. Props to you if your kids like snow sports! I guess there’s always American Idol on Sunday.

Our friends and family include a lot of gamers. Knowing our kids are hanging out on Fortnite has put a lot of pressure on us to play the games. But HEY we really want to connect with our kids where they already are. It’s also become apparent that they’re excited adults in their life are interested in their hobbies!

Here’s what’s worked for us so far:

Every Wednesday, my family and friends get together on our Chronicler Parents & Kids Discord. We all jump on World of Warcraft Classic together - three whole generations! With two grandmas healing and a mom tanking, the teens fit right into a casual family raid night. We can boot up the computer knowing that connection is a click away.

Yet not every family has time to invest in leveling MMO characters. For the more casual player: we’ve also had fun playing games like Valheim, Deep Rock Galactic, or Outward.

So how do you mix screen time with family time?

What games do you play with your kids? Drop a comment below!