Trusted edtech and media brand Lingokids releases new study focused on examining American parents’ attitudes, motivations, and perceptions of screen time during the summer and beyond

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2025 – A new Summer of Tech Study conducted by Lingokids, the #1 interactive app for kids aged 2-8, unveiled a significant shift in American parenting strategies. As nearly two-thirds of parents (62%) report an uptick in screen time for children aged 2-8 compared to the school year, they are moving beyond simply watching the clock. Instead, they are focusing on enhancing the quality of screen time and managing it more strategically during the summer months. This pivotal insight offers a fresh perspective for parents and educators who frequently grapple with the screen time dilemma, providing a hopeful outlook for families aiming to foster learning during the leisurely summer break.

Additional notable insights include: 

• 91% of parents report that their child spends an additional hour or more on screens during the summer 
• 72% of parents report that their children are spending most of their time on educational apps —a notable rise from 66% in 2024
• Nearly two-thirds (65%) of parents are now turning to educational apps to strategically counter seasonal educational setbacks
• 76% of parents recognize and embrace technology as a vital ally in enhancing academic skills, from learning basic numbers and colors to mastering letters, vocabulary, and geometric shapes
• More than 60% of parents acknowledge that their child’s use of technology substantially alleviates their schedules 
• 70% of parents believe screen time makes traveling with their child easier
• 77% of parents believe technology prepares their children to navigate and succeed in the digital world 
• Nearly half (48%) of the parents view screen time as an opportunity for meaningful interaction and bonding with their children 
• Nearly 60% of parents endorse the idea of specialized screen time guidelines tailored specifically for summer learning, believing it would be beneficial. 
• More than 60% of parents believe educational screen time can be beneficial, agreeing that it can assist with closing learning gaps, in addition to more“traditional” methods of learning
• Beyond the summer months, over 81% of parents support the introduction of a ranking system for children’s screen content, recognizing its value in making informed choices.

“Traditionally, parents have faced the difficult task of sourcing child screen time options that are educational, entertaining, and safe all at once,” Lingokids Founder and CEO Cristobal Viedma said. “They often feel caught between two extremes: content their kids enjoy but they feel guilty about, and content they approve of but kids won’t engage with on their own. Lingokids bridges the gap between content kids love and content parents trust. With expertly crafted learning paths, interactive games, and a 100% ad-free environment, it’s the #1 guilt-free screen time choice for today’s families.”

Lingokids has forged key partnerships to enhance its app with valuable and engaging content for parents managing child screen time during the summer and beyond. The app features space lessons developed in collaboration with NASA, nutrition insights from Stanford scientists, reading and spelling lessons by the World Literacy Foundation, and exclusive games and activities from Blippi.With over a thousand educational activities, the app covers a wide range of topics such as social-emotional skills, literacy, and math. Each piece of content is curated to ensure a safe and diverse educational journey for children.

The full Lingokids ‘Summer of Tech 2025’ study is available here

About Lingokids

Lingokids is an EdTech and media company behind the #1 interactive app for kids aged 2-8. 

With more than 165M+ downloads around the world, the Lingokids app is packed with thousands of shows, songs and interactive games kids love—all fun, safe and educational.

Its unique Playlearning™ methodology puts kids at the center of the Lingokids universe. As they explore, they’ll pick up academic knowledge and modern life skills in a safe, age-appropriate, ad-free environment designed for independent exploration. For more information, please visit www.lingokids.com.