local
How to involve your children in travel planning
By Jessica Puckett, TravelPulse at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
For family travelers in the know, a new league of travel influencers is emerging—and not on social media. Rather, parents are following their children’s lead when it comes to choosing destinations and planning trips. It’s part of the larger “kid-fluenced”…
Key takeaway Rather, parents are following their children’s lead when it comes to choosing destinations and planning trips.
Why this matters in The Waco
In Waco , where family-friendly attractions and outdoor activities abound, involving children in travel planning can be a great way to create lasting memories. By giving kids a say in choosing destinations and planning trips, parents can help them develop a sense of ownership and excitement about exploring their own community. This approach can also encourage kids to learn about local history, culture, and geography, making family outings to places like the Waco area's many parks and museums more engaging and educational. As the trend of "kid-fluenced" travel continues to grow, local businesses and tourism boards may want to consider catering to this new league of young travel influencers, offering kid-friendly activities and amenities that will make Waco an even more appealing destination for families.
About this story
Original reporting by Waco Tribune-Herald . The Waco surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit Waco Tribune-Herald . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Waco stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? For family travelers in the know, a new league of travel influencers is emerging—and not on social media. Rather, parents are following their children’s lead when it comes to choosing destinations and planning trips. It’s part of the larger “kid-fluenced”…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by Waco Tribune-Herald and curated for The Waco readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Jessica Puckett, TravelPulse at Waco Tribune-Herald. To learn more about how The Waco selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Waco, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter