5 Tips for Introducing Kids to Video Games
June 11, 2019This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Turtle Beach.
As Sophia has gotten older, her interests have changed quite a bit. Just a few years ago, she loved dolls, play sets and play dough. Now she is into fashion, accessories and video games. We actually got a Nintendo Switch about a year ago and she has been enjoying quite a few games on that system – and I have to admit she is pretty skilled at many of the games. Today I’ll be sharing some practical, easy-to-implement guidelines for introducing your child to video games. From setting age-appropriate time limits to using the Turtle Beach Recon 70 gaming headset, keep reading for all my tips.
1. Play together!
If your child enjoys video games, don’t just watch from the sidelines. Take a turn with the controls and challenge each other. It’s actually the perfect opportunity for a bonding moment. As a kid, I used to play Super Mario Bros. with my father and it was one of my all-time favorite childhood memories. Now, my husband & I continue that tradition with Sophia – we will have a gaming contest and see who can get the farthest in a specific world. It’s totally fun and exciting!
2. Get the right accessories!
When it comes to gaming audio, having the right accessories is essential. We recently received the Turtle Beach Recon 70 gaming headset and it has been a fabulous addition to our play room. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 gaming headset works with Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC & mobile devices so it’s compatible with such a wide variety of popular gaming systems.
Thanks to a lightweight design and over-the-ear premium synthetic leather cushions, the Turtle Beach headset is designed for hours of play. Sophia mentioned a few times that she forgot she was wearing the headset – it was that comfortable!!
The 40mm speakers deliver powerful audio and make it easy to hear every high and every low, while still blocking outside noise. Another perk of this headset? I can read a book right next to her without distracting music interrupting me.
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 gaming headset comes with a built-in mic that flips up to mute. It’s also equipped with a universal 3.5mm audio connection so it’s a breeze to connect this headset with all your devices.
In fact, this headset is a fitting successor to the #1 selling wired headset (the Turtle Beach Recon 50.)
Turtle Beach has been bringing gaming headsets to the public since 2005. Today Turtle Beach manufactures a wide selection of award-winning gaming headsets for everyone from the casual player to the hardcore gamer. To keep up with the latest news & offers from the company, check them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
3. Make sure all mandatory chores are complete!
In our household, we make it clear that video games are a reward for good behavior, completed chores and finished homework. Sophia knows that if her room is a mess or if her homework is not done, she will not be able to play video games. Setting these ground rules early on and enforcing them consistently is a good way to avoid conflict later on.
4. Set time limits!
Setting age-appropriate gaming time limits is very important. The amount of time allotted for video games will likely vary based on the child’s age- use your discretion to find a time limit that’s reasonable. For us, we find that 30-45 minutes is a reasonable number. Another rule of thumb I implement is that for every 30 minutes Sophia plays a video game, she must play actively (preferably outdoors) for 30 minutes.
5. Choose educational games!
Nowadays there is such a wide variety of video games available for every age, skill level and interest. We try to steer Sophia toward video games with some educational content. Therefore, not only does she have fun playing, but she’s also learning something new and honing her skills. A few Nintendo Switch games she has been enjoying recently include Snipperclips Plus, Captain Toad and Dragon Quest Builders. All of these are educational in a fun, engaging way.
I hope these tips have inspired you to introduce video games to your kids in a responsible way. Do your kids enjoy video games? Would you like to experience the crisp audio delivered through Turtle Beach headsets?
My husband and my son will TOTALLY be playing video games together when my son learns how to play them. I have zero doubt in my mind about this. My husband loves video games as a way to unwind in the evening – so hopefully, my son (if he decides that he likes video games) adopts that as well because I wouldn’t want him to play all day every day!
Yes, my husband plays to unwind sometimes too haha!
My kiddo there’s quite a bit of video games. These are all definitely very good tips. I worry about the kids playing video games. I think there needs to be a definite ways to keep them safe and have fun at the same time.
These are some great tips! I think introducing kids to games in the right way can mean they don’t have issues with them later on in life as well.
Definitely! By setting ground rules early on, we can avoid problems later on!
These headphones look pretty amazing. I have to look into getting a pair for my nephew.
My kids love video games. We are a gaming family so they really had no choice lol
My kids have to have time limits and boundaries. Otherwise, I have one kid who would play all day!
These are great ideas and I agree with you that we need choose an educational games for our kids because it’s still better that they also learning while they are having fun.
Indeed!
Most of my nieces and nephews love to play video games and I did too as a kid! LOL!
My son and I play Mario Kart on our Switch all the time LOL. It’s so much fun! And since he loves video games, it is one that I can play too.
My kid is so interested in video games. Thanks for these tips!
My kids have gotten into games the last couple years. They didn’t do much until they were 8. I have had to set limits though.
Great tips! I only give my kids access to educational games and usually limit to 30 minutes max per day.
Yes to using the right accessories! It will be much more fun to play it that way.
That looks like a great set of headphones! My kids would love these!
I love that the mic mutes when flipped up! My son is a huge gamer… He actually needs a new headset. I’ll need to look into these
It’s fun to have some good accessories for video games. I like it when the kids use headphones so that they don’t bother each other.
Yes we bought Mario kart and Nintendo switch for son. Now he want more game. Video games becomes necessity as their peers have it, then they also want it.
My son is so into video games and having the right accessories is a must. Quality made accessories that would last.
My kids have always enjoyed video games, so we had to put strict limits on them when they were younger. Now that they are young adults, they still enjoy playing them. It is fun that they can play together even when they’re across the country.
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