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fortnite. well, th sll a rttachristmas of the gaming con. so how do you start by setting time limits, age restrictions and boundaries from day one to create peaceful family life around console gaming? >> oh, an xbox. >> reporter: the joy of the gift, the excitement of playing. but before christmas is even done -- >> you guys, you've been on that thing all day, get off. >> reporter: jim stire explains. >> self-regulation is tough. >> reporter: his first tip create a media contract. >> you can talk about what the limits ought to be and get the sense in their brain as tough as that may be forhe t privilege, not a right. >> reporter: for many families that's not enough. i fire up the gaming consoles with commonsense parent editor si area

use those pa rental controls. create a separate uforr your kid and do it today. final tip, do not try to set all this up on the console itself. >> this is not easy. instead for both the x box and ps4. add your child and from there it's easy to create time and content limits and think about the interactive elements too. >> you can also change whether they can have voice chat so they can talk to people, whether it's friends or strangers. >> for another popular gaming to switch. >> in order to set them you have to download an app and then you follow the registration process through the app. >> an app on this thing or your phone. >> on your phone. an hour.ter: it can take about trust me, in the end it will save so much arguing. >> they're going to be spending so much time withol tidaysecol

part of parenting 101. whether we like it or not. >> reporter: themi,ng ihi tt's media. a tv show has a beginning, aid middle and an end. a game has no end, games are built for engagement. guys, they've been shown to light up the same parts of the brain as gambling? >> what's that segment you did with the family. >> oh, my gosh, 48 hours, screen time unlimited. some had 40 hours of screen. >> are you kidding? >> they didn't sleep. i get it. i'm a gamer. i love the letting go and releasing but i'm an adult and i need limits. kids want and need this. >> i'm still trying to punch out mike tyson, it's been that long, since the '80s. >> tetris. >> i gave up when you needed more than two fingers but, that. we have more now on those holiday gifts and what to do if they miss the mark. well, rebecca jarvis is here.

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if you do decide to brave the crowds the busiest days for returns are historically december 26th and 27th and the daysndksee w most wonderful time of the year to stock up on heavily discounted holiday decor, exercise ndeq auipment. finally, turn those unwanted gift cards into cash with apps cardpool. we know it is the thought that counts but one of the greatest gifts of a if y do wt tll take things back, the fact that everything goes on sale, with those returns you can double down, guys. you can extend the life of the gift, of course, none of you will be making any returns. >> never. >> suck it up like i like it. we love it all. we're grateful. that's right. ming up, your guide toco the. hottest holiday movies this season. speaking of holiday movie, our favorite

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it's 8:00 a.m. merry christmas. we're celebrating the meaning behind the season all morning long. plus, your favorite holiday films from "elf." >> sorry. >> to "the grinch." which top the list. the deck the hallmark podcast guys are here with their take on your favorite holiday hits. last-minute gift guide. if you still need to cross items off your list how to get the perfect present from your sofa without missing a moment of the holidays. hot chocolate skin care. could the secret to a healthy holiday glow be in your hot cocoa? dr. whitney bowe here with her recipe for scoring sweet holiday