There’s no instruction manual for working video games into family life. But if you’re a parent, you don't have a choice, Axios Gaming author Stephen Totilo writes.

🧠 What you can do: The most important thing a grown-up can do when bringing games into a kid’s life — or, more likely, getting dragged by a kid — is to find ways to experience games with them.

⚠️ Safety tips: Check console settings to limit options for voice chat.

🪜 Next steps: Many video games include options to play together — or lend themselves to taking turns.

Go deeper: Search ESRB.org (Entertainment Software Rating Board) for game ratings.