Central Arkansas Parent: Melissa Simpson
Home for most of her life, Melissa Simpson returned to central Arkansas from Texas after she had her first daughter with husband Kevin. Writing from her home office in Cabot allows her the flexibility needed to be highly involved with her two children.
Central Arkansas Parent: Dr. Joe Elser
Born and raised in The Natural State with eight siblings, Dr. Joe Elser now raises a family with six kids along with wife Angie. The director of the General Pediatric Section at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where he did his residency, Elser’s also an expert by extension on central Arkansas families.
Central Arkansas Parent: Jennifer Pyron
Jennifer Pyron and her husband, Charles, returned to her native Little Rock in 2006 so their children, Charles Jr. and Emily, could grow up around their extended family. The editor of Little Rock Family magazine, Pyron’s work and parenthood have made her an encyclopedia of sorts on central Arkansas.
Six Adventures To Have for the Central Arkansas Family
Central Arkansas has so much for families to see and do, and for family transplants, exploring the local environment may be just what you and your kids need to acclimate. But where should you go? Here we’ve revealed some of the locals’ favorite spots to visit with the family.
Outdoor Enthusiast: Blake Jackson
Preferring walking to driving, Blake Jackson elected to live downtown near his job and the River Market. But the 27-year-old architect doesn’t always keep his feet on the pavement – he spends his free time on a sailboat. A Little Rock native, Jackson spent summers learning the ropes and racing at the Grande Maumelle Sailing Club on Lake Maumelle.
