Jocelyn Tran
Jocelyn is a wife, stay-at-home toddler mom, and photographer. Before giving birth to her son, Jocelyn earned her Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and worked full-time as a children's librarian. Now, she has transitioned to stay-at-home-mom life and being a small business owner, and she's excited to see what happens next on her motherhood journey. Jocelyn has also volunteered with Girls Rock Columbia as both a workshop leader and briefly as a board member, and she is also a twice-published author in the library world, in addition to being a published photographer. Jocelyn loves horror movies (honestly, the scarier, the better!), spicy food (the spicier, the better!), barre classes, spa days, and outdoor adventures with her son.
Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Columbia With Family and Friends
Valentine's Day … it's a day that some of us love, and it's a day that some of us love to hate. While just mentioning this holiday can bring about complicated emotions and reactions,...
12 Books for Your Family to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Books are a valuable way to understand others and build empathy. When you pick up a book and read through its pages, you're entering into the world of another human, hearing their innermost thoughts,...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Butterkreme Queen
My husband and I have been longtime fans of Butterkreme Queen Bakery, and we were so excited when we learned that the Butterkreme Queen herself, Jackie Bradley, was opening a bakery nearby. After loyally...
Columbia’s Best Baby Hotspots
Becoming a new mom is an incredible journey, and you're learning so much as you watch your baby grow. One of the things that I learned a lot about was the importance of getting...
Columbia, SC Parks & Playgrounds: Granby Gardens Park
Columbia has so many wonderful parks and playgrounds that are just waiting for you and your family! One of my favorites is Granby Gardens Park in Cayce, and I recently came across this park...
I’m a Mom AND a Photographer!
It's safe to say that becoming a mother has significantly changed my life and continues to play a profound role in any and all of the decisions that I now make.
I gave birth to...
7 Must-Visit Outdoor Adventures Around Columbia
I never really appreciated the outdoors until I became mother. After my son was born (and I was on maternity leave and then a stay-at-home mom), I was looking for fun things for the...
Being Present for Your Mama Friends
"How are you?" she asked.
My family and I were at a former colleague's house, and I was a little more than three months postpartum. I quickly responded with, "I'm good!"
Then my friend, with kindness...
5 Insightful Books About Motherhood
Becoming a mother is an incredibly huge transition in life. Of course, most people know that a baby really does change everything, but you never really know how much motherhood can change you, until...
My Struggle with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
All I have ever wanted was to be a mother. It's always been my greatest dream. I would never expect every woman to feel the way I do about motherhood, and every woman has...
10 Board Books to Give New and Expecting Families
Babies are everywhere! Lately, I am finding that more and more of my friends are pregnant and having babies, and it's so exciting. There's nothing more exciting than a brand new life (and a...
It’s My Baby’s Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To
I'm up in the middle of the night (like I usually am), since this is the time when I can really focus on completing various tasks. Tonight, I'm searching online for bakeries that will...
Moms around Town :: They’re Just Like You!
I'm failing. I'm really failing.
At least, that's what I tell myself every time I feel like I'm not like the other moms. I don't understand why I can't get my child to sleep throughout...
Baby Number Two :: Yes? No? Maybe So?
"So, when are you going to give your little guy a brother or sister?"
"He'd make such a good big brother!"
"You need to have a little girl. She'd be so beautiful!"
These are all such well-meaning...