![]() ![]() You may not realize it, but both of these full, free apps give you a lot of power over basic video editing and laying in audio tracks. Or, if you’re rocking any Windows 10 device, fire up the Photos app. If you’ve got any flavor of iOS device, you already have iMovie at your fingertips. During the break, bring out your kid’s creativity. ![]() These days, you don’t need to be a professional to splice together a sweet little film. Full disclosure: HyperX is a sponsor of SuperParent, but our coverage is objective. I gave one a test drive recently and was pleasantly surprised. The good news: We recently tinkered with a peripheral that gives you extra playtime and makes the Switch more manageable for adult-sized hands: The HyperX ChargePlay Clutch. So long as you factor in the device’s battery life and the fact that it’s about as ergonomic as a bar of soap. Whether you want to play a game on your TV or duck into a corner of the house and unwind for a bit, the Switch is handy. That aside, while there are many other rock solid game-playing options, the Nintendo Switch remains hard to beat for one simple reason: You can take it with you, anywhere. There’s literally a virtual Vacation Simulator game that you’d laugh off as a joke six months ago (and, it is a funny game!) but here we are…in the summer of COVID. If you’ve got the room in your place – and can actually lay hands on an Oculus Quest – there really is no better way to escape the insanity for a bit. One of the things they don’t tell you in the adulting handbook is how parents need to sneak in their own game breaks every once in a while. Use an Oculus Quest or Nintendo Switch when you need a SuperParent-grade break. I recently went into some detail about how we’ve been playing these games, together - and having a blast. A couple of quick recommendations for you include: Clubhouse Games (pictured), Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield, Rocket League, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, and Untitled Goose Game, to name a few! Everything from digital board games to puzzle-solving adventures and cooperative multiplayer games that allow you to work together are a blast when you’re all on the same couch. You’re going to notice that as a recurring theme here. The Nintendo Switch really is a great, unifying gaming device when you want to get the whole family in on the action. A family that Switches together, sticks together. Make sure to let us know if you want more suggestions or details for how to make your stay-at-home summer a blast! 1. In fact, some of these worked so well that I’m planning separate stories for some of the points below. I’ve chronicled six things that have helped keep the kid entertained and the parents (me, at least) sane as the weather turns nice. You’re doing your best to keep the family safe – and sane – but you still want to have fun. ![]() Your summer travel plans are likely on hold. Summer’s here and, well, things have changed. ![]()
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