The idiomatic expression "to kid around with/about someone" means to tease, joke or playfully mock someone. It can also mean to engage in lighthearted fun and games with another person.
Sentences with «kids around someone»
Date night is still possible, even with kids around. (chicagoparent.com)
And we're not kidding around with a limited version of Android; it's the full Android that you see on smartphones and tablets! (kickstarter.com)
A girl and a boy, they bring to a total, oh, a whole lot of kids around here! (soulemama.com)