With schools closed for the summer, many parents are seeking new ways to keep children entertained, engaged, and mentally active without relying too heavily on screen time. While technology can aid education, too much screen time has been linked to weaker focus in children. However, when used well, technology offers new ways to foster creativity, expand access to knowledge, and help children develop social and communication skills, especially when the brain is growing rapidly and foundational skills are being established.
At this important stage, families can explore devices that combine fun with skill-building to support healthy development. Yango Yasmina is one such option: a bilingual AI assistant available across Yango AI speakers, including Lite, Mini, Midi, and Max. Designed with cultural awareness and family needs in mind, it responds in both Arabic and English, offering hands-free support with everything from everyday tasks to creative storytelling. Yango Yasmina Lite, in particular, adds a visual pop with its bright design and compact size, making it a child-friendly addition to the home.
Here are five screen-free ways families can use Yango Yasmina to make summer more engaging:
1. Bedtime stories made simple
A consistent bedtime routine supports children’s emotional well-being and language development. Users can ask, “Yasmina, tell me a bedtime story for children,” creating a ritual that signals the end of the day. Research shows that children exposed to more words and stories in early years tend to develop stronger vocabularies and better reading comprehension in later stages. Whisper mode makes the experience more intimate, flexible, and easy for parents, with Yango Yasmina lowering its volume in response to quieter voices
2. Spark a dance party with beloved songs
With an active Yango Play subscription, families can ask Yango Yasmina to play music by artist, genre, or language, and even curate a custom ‘My Favourites’ playlist with their kids’ most-loved tunes. Beyond being fun, music and movement stimulate intellectual, social, and motor development. Dancing builds coordination and self-expression, while singing along to lyrics supports language skills and memory.
3. Riddles that challenge and delight
For a brain teaser, users can say “Yasmina, let’s play riddles”, and Yasmina will respond with age-appropriate puzzles that encourage thinking in new ways. Riddles are more than fun; they support the development of memory, vocabulary, and logic. Research suggests that encouraging critical thinking before the age of 12 lays the groundwork for stronger decision-making, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence in later life.
4. Tune into the kids’ radio station
Families can keep the atmosphere lively by asking Yasmina to “Play kids radio.” The radio station offers cheerful chatter, singable songs, and upbeat programming that stays age-appropriate throughout.
Listening to spoken content, such as fun stories, silly songs, and playful conversations, keeps things lively while also helping kids improve listening skills, rhythm, and tone – all important for language development.
5. Smart fun for the whole family
Yango Yasmina supports language learning through songs like the ABCs in English and basic conversational prompts. Its bilingual capabilities enable children to build vocabulary in both Arabic and English, supported by real-time translation features that reinforce comprehension and keep young minds engaged during summer downtime. Bilingualism is linked to improved listening, working memory, and attention span, and has been shown to enhance executive function and cognitive flexibility well into adulthood.
Make this summer more entertaining and educational with Yango Yasmina, available at leading online and physical retailers.