Margo
@margofordcrosby.bsky.social
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Margo
@margofordcrosby.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Play that's child-directed vs child-centered: What's the difference? "Shared agency," says Dr. Angela Pyle. Dig into these approaches in this conversation with Dr. Pyle and Mark Swartz:
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Agents in Their Own Learning - Early Learning Nation
Dr. Angela Pyle is director of the Play Learning Lab at University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. This role puts her in an ideal
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Insightful! 💡
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Too often, divisions distract us. But families can’t afford for us to lose sight of what matters most. NOW is the time to CALL your representatives to reject harmful cuts and stand up for the well-being of infants, toddlers, and the people who care for them: thinkbabies.org/medicaid
July 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Too often, divisions distract us. But families can’t afford for us to lose sight of what matters most. NOW is the time to CALL your representatives to reject harmful cuts and stand up for the well-being of infants, toddlers, and the people who care for them: thinkbabies.org/medicaid
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“History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.”
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
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June 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.”
Maya Angelou
op: @nytimes.com
Maya Angelou
op: @nytimes.com
I heard you’re looking for summer reading books for the kids?
Make sure Mirrors Up is at the top of your list!
Every child deserves a book that affirms, uplifts, and inspires.
Order yours today!
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#MirrorsUp #SummerReading #AffirmBlackChildren
Make sure Mirrors Up is at the top of your list!
Every child deserves a book that affirms, uplifts, and inspires.
Order yours today!
tlcconsultingece.com/shop/
#MirrorsUp #SummerReading #AffirmBlackChildren
June 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I heard you’re looking for summer reading books for the kids?
Make sure Mirrors Up is at the top of your list!
Every child deserves a book that affirms, uplifts, and inspires.
Order yours today!
tlcconsultingece.com/shop/
#MirrorsUp #SummerReading #AffirmBlackChildren
Make sure Mirrors Up is at the top of your list!
Every child deserves a book that affirms, uplifts, and inspires.
Order yours today!
tlcconsultingece.com/shop/
#MirrorsUp #SummerReading #AffirmBlackChildren
If you ask for honesty, be prepared to handle the truth! 🎯…. Someone wise once told me feedback isn’t a favor, it’s a mirror.
Don’t ask for one’s perspective and then deflect versus reflect!
Next time ask for a favor and not feedback!
Don’t ask for one’s perspective and then deflect versus reflect!
Next time ask for a favor and not feedback!
May 31, 2025 at 6:13 AM
If you ask for honesty, be prepared to handle the truth! 🎯…. Someone wise once told me feedback isn’t a favor, it’s a mirror.
Don’t ask for one’s perspective and then deflect versus reflect!
Next time ask for a favor and not feedback!
Don’t ask for one’s perspective and then deflect versus reflect!
Next time ask for a favor and not feedback!
Its been a while since I wrote so hear me clearly: open.substack.com/pub/margofor...
A Letter from Margo Ford Crosby the ELC Dynamo
Dear Early Care and Learning Champions,
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May 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Its been a while since I wrote so hear me clearly: open.substack.com/pub/margofor...
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May 9 is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. To all of the child care providers working nonstop to make sure kids' needs are met, we see you and we'll keep fighting to appreciate you with robust funding and not just words. #ChildCareNotBillionaires
May 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
May 9 is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. To all of the child care providers working nonstop to make sure kids' needs are met, we see you and we'll keep fighting to appreciate you with robust funding and not just words. #ChildCareNotBillionaires
We are celebrating WOYC this week. What are you doing this week or month to advocate for young children?
#WOYC2025
#GCforECE #WOYC2025WithTLC #TLCWearsGreen
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#WOYC2025
#GCforECE #WOYC2025WithTLC #TLCWearsGreen
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April 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We are celebrating WOYC this week. What are you doing this week or month to advocate for young children?
#WOYC2025
#GCforECE #WOYC2025WithTLC #TLCWearsGreen
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#WOYC2025
#GCforECE #WOYC2025WithTLC #TLCWearsGreen
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As an Early Care and Learning Champion. Do you know the impact this will have on Mr. Garcias children? This is an adverse childhood experience that will impact in not only academically but emotionally as well! Administrative Errors are costly! We know how to lessen those errors!
The Trump administration called it an “administrative error.” But that error led to a nightmare for Maryland Resident Abrego Garcia.
April 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
As an Early Care and Learning Champion. Do you know the impact this will have on Mr. Garcias children? This is an adverse childhood experience that will impact in not only academically but emotionally as well! Administrative Errors are costly! We know how to lessen those errors!
April 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
This weekend has been amazing! My daughter participated in the 62nd Annual Cotillion hosted by the Beta lota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated! It was filled with emotions, joy, laughter, and nostalgia!
March 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This weekend has been amazing! My daughter participated in the 62nd Annual Cotillion hosted by the Beta lota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated! It was filled with emotions, joy, laughter, and nostalgia!
I am looking for passionate on purpose early care and learning educators to connect with! #SpotlightSunday
#SupportingEarlyLearning
#ChildhoodEducation
#SupportingEarlyLearning
#ChildhoodEducation
March 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I am looking for passionate on purpose early care and learning educators to connect with! #SpotlightSunday
#SupportingEarlyLearning
#ChildhoodEducation
#SupportingEarlyLearning
#ChildhoodEducation
🗳️ The 2025 NCAEYC Board of Directors Elections are NOW OPEN! Review the candidates and make your voice heard! 🎉 Voting ends March 26, 2025. *Members of @ncaeyc please check your emails for voting link and instructions. #VoteNCAEYC2025 #EarlyEdLeadership #MakeAnImpact
March 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🗳️ The 2025 NCAEYC Board of Directors Elections are NOW OPEN! Review the candidates and make your voice heard! 🎉 Voting ends March 26, 2025. *Members of @ncaeyc please check your emails for voting link and instructions. #VoteNCAEYC2025 #EarlyEdLeadership #MakeAnImpact
NCAEYC Association has been instrumental in advancing early care and learning within North Carolina. Have you voted? Make your impact today! *Voting Link was sent to NCAEYC Members emails! #VoteNCAEYC2025 #StrongLeadershipStrongECE
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March 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NCAEYC Association has been instrumental in advancing early care and learning within North Carolina. Have you voted? Make your impact today! *Voting Link was sent to NCAEYC Members emails! #VoteNCAEYC2025 #StrongLeadershipStrongECE
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📚✨ Read Across America is more than just books—it’s about representation, joy, and lifelong literacy! Let’s share ideas! 👇🏾🎉 #ReadAcrossAmerica #EarlyLiteracy #DiverseBooks
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How do you celebrate Read Across America? - TLC Consulting Early Childhood Education
Please comment and share with us how you celebrate. This post is from our founder. As a former public school PreK Director turned professional learning consultant, I know how special Read Across Ameri...
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March 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM
📚✨ Read Across America is more than just books—it’s about representation, joy, and lifelong literacy! Let’s share ideas! 👇🏾🎉 #ReadAcrossAmerica #EarlyLiteracy #DiverseBooks
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Today, my daughter and I joined BWE of NC for a rich conversation with The @kiannawrites.bsky.social author of Carolina Build! Listen a time was had! #Grateful for this authentic experience!
March 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Today, my daughter and I joined BWE of NC for a rich conversation with The @kiannawrites.bsky.social author of Carolina Build! Listen a time was had! #Grateful for this authentic experience!
Thursday I was able to attend GSO Black Lent link up! It was amazing and much needed! Listen Min. Amorah Brown M.Div dropped the mic when she charged us “Let it be said that we were not silent” …. #THISisGSO
March 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Thursday I was able to attend GSO Black Lent link up! It was amazing and much needed! Listen Min. Amorah Brown M.Div dropped the mic when she charged us “Let it be said that we were not silent” …. #THISisGSO
🚀 Saturday Spotlight: This weekend, recharge with this thought:
“I have the tools and the heart to create a space where every child thrives.”
Schedule a 30 minute FREE consultation with us, to see how we can help 👉🏾: tlcconsultingece.com Let’s grow together!
#EmpoweredToTHRIVE
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
“I have the tools and the heart to create a space where every child thrives.”
Schedule a 30 minute FREE consultation with us, to see how we can help 👉🏾: tlcconsultingece.com Let’s grow together!
#EmpoweredToTHRIVE
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
January 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚀 Saturday Spotlight: This weekend, recharge with this thought:
“I have the tools and the heart to create a space where every child thrives.”
Schedule a 30 minute FREE consultation with us, to see how we can help 👉🏾: tlcconsultingece.com Let’s grow together!
#EmpoweredToTHRIVE
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
“I have the tools and the heart to create a space where every child thrives.”
Schedule a 30 minute FREE consultation with us, to see how we can help 👉🏾: tlcconsultingece.com Let’s grow together!
#EmpoweredToTHRIVE
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
🧠 Tuesday Tip: Emotional intelligence begins with awareness.
Before reacting today, pause and ask:
• How do I feel right now?
• How can I respond in a way that nurtures the children in my care?
#EmotionalIntelligence #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningLeaders
#TalkitoutTuesday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
Before reacting today, pause and ask:
• How do I feel right now?
• How can I respond in a way that nurtures the children in my care?
#EmotionalIntelligence #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningLeaders
#TalkitoutTuesday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
January 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🧠 Tuesday Tip: Emotional intelligence begins with awareness.
Before reacting today, pause and ask:
• How do I feel right now?
• How can I respond in a way that nurtures the children in my care?
#EmotionalIntelligence #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningLeaders
#TalkitoutTuesday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
Before reacting today, pause and ask:
• How do I feel right now?
• How can I respond in a way that nurtures the children in my care?
#EmotionalIntelligence #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningLeaders
#TalkitoutTuesday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
💡 Monday Motivation:
How do you uplift yourself on tough days?
Share your favorite affirmation below!
#THRIVE2025
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY #FocusedOnTheFoundation #Training #Learning #Coaching
#MotivationalMonday
#KeynotesForEducators
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How do you uplift yourself on tough days?
Share your favorite affirmation below!
#THRIVE2025
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY #FocusedOnTheFoundation #Training #Learning #Coaching
#MotivationalMonday
#KeynotesForEducators
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January 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
💡 Monday Motivation:
How do you uplift yourself on tough days?
Share your favorite affirmation below!
#THRIVE2025
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY #FocusedOnTheFoundation #Training #Learning #Coaching
#MotivationalMonday
#KeynotesForEducators
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How do you uplift yourself on tough days?
Share your favorite affirmation below!
#THRIVE2025
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY #FocusedOnTheFoundation #Training #Learning #Coaching
#MotivationalMonday
#KeynotesForEducators
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At TLC Consulting LLC , we help ECE educators THRIVE through:
✅ Tailored Trainings
✅ Inspiring Lectures (keynotes)
✅ Personalized Coaching
Join us on the journey of empowering educators and the children they serve.
#THRIVE2025 #ProfessionalLearning #ECEConsultant
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✅ Tailored Trainings
✅ Inspiring Lectures (keynotes)
✅ Personalized Coaching
Join us on the journey of empowering educators and the children they serve.
#THRIVE2025 #ProfessionalLearning #ECEConsultant
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January 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
At TLC Consulting LLC , we help ECE educators THRIVE through:
✅ Tailored Trainings
✅ Inspiring Lectures (keynotes)
✅ Personalized Coaching
Join us on the journey of empowering educators and the children they serve.
#THRIVE2025 #ProfessionalLearning #ECEConsultant
🔗 tlcconsultingece.com/links/
✅ Tailored Trainings
✅ Inspiring Lectures (keynotes)
✅ Personalized Coaching
Join us on the journey of empowering educators and the children they serve.
#THRIVE2025 #ProfessionalLearning #ECEConsultant
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💭 Friday Focus: Reflect to Thrive 💭
Educators, take a moment to pause and ask yourself:
• What went well this week?
• How did I regulate my emotions during challenges?
• What’s one small win I can celebrate today?
#ReflectToTHRIVE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherWellbeing #FoundationFriday
Educators, take a moment to pause and ask yourself:
• What went well this week?
• How did I regulate my emotions during challenges?
• What’s one small win I can celebrate today?
#ReflectToTHRIVE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherWellbeing #FoundationFriday
January 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
💭 Friday Focus: Reflect to Thrive 💭
Educators, take a moment to pause and ask yourself:
• What went well this week?
• How did I regulate my emotions during challenges?
• What’s one small win I can celebrate today?
#ReflectToTHRIVE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherWellbeing #FoundationFriday
Educators, take a moment to pause and ask yourself:
• What went well this week?
• How did I regulate my emotions during challenges?
• What’s one small win I can celebrate today?
#ReflectToTHRIVE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherWellbeing #FoundationFriday
As early care and learning champions, how can we empower children to believe in themselves every day? Share your ideas below!
#AffirmationsForKids #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningMatters
#TestimonyThursday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
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#AffirmationsForKids #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningMatters
#TestimonyThursday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
Looking for Affirmation Resources, click here: a.co/d/jkdqUri
January 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
As early care and learning champions, how can we empower children to believe in themselves every day? Share your ideas below!
#AffirmationsForKids #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningMatters
#TestimonyThursday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
Looking for Affirmation Resources, click here: a.co/d/jkdqUri
#AffirmationsForKids #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningMatters
#TestimonyThursday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY
Looking for Affirmation Resources, click here: a.co/d/jkdqUri
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Just your end of the year reminder.
Early identification and intervention is key when it comes to infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) and includes understanding and identifying both protective and risk factors in pregnancy and the early postnatal period. Dive deeper: bit.ly/4bWLdyP
Early identification and intervention is key when it comes to infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) and includes understanding and identifying both protective and risk factors in pregnancy and the early postnatal period. Dive deeper: bit.ly/4bWLdyP
December 31, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Just your end of the year reminder.
Early identification and intervention is key when it comes to infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) and includes understanding and identifying both protective and risk factors in pregnancy and the early postnatal period. Dive deeper: bit.ly/4bWLdyP
Early identification and intervention is key when it comes to infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) and includes understanding and identifying both protective and risk factors in pregnancy and the early postnatal period. Dive deeper: bit.ly/4bWLdyP
Happy 2025!
Do you have a Power Word to guide you in 2025?
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#EarlyLearningChampions
Do you have a Power Word to guide you in 2025?
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January 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Happy 2025!
Do you have a Power Word to guide you in 2025?
🚨 Blog Alert 🚨
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#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY #FocusedOnTheFoundation #Training #Learning #Coaching #WisdomWednesday
#WordoftheDay
#ECECoaching
#EarlyCareConsulting
#EarlyLearningChampions
Do you have a Power Word to guide you in 2025?
🚨 Blog Alert 🚨
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#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY #FocusedOnTheFoundation #Training #Learning #Coaching #WisdomWednesday
#WordoftheDay
#ECECoaching
#EarlyCareConsulting
#EarlyLearningChampions
🎄Happy Holidays to each of you! May this season be filled with people you love and care for, in places you feel safe, and with the love of learning!
Merry Christmas from TLC Consulting LLC
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Founder, Margo Ford Crosby, M.Ed
Merry Christmas from TLC Consulting LLC
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Founder, Margo Ford Crosby, M.Ed
December 25, 2024 at 1:20 PM
🎄Happy Holidays to each of you! May this season be filled with people you love and care for, in places you feel safe, and with the love of learning!
Merry Christmas from TLC Consulting LLC
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Founder, Margo Ford Crosby, M.Ed
Merry Christmas from TLC Consulting LLC
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Founder, Margo Ford Crosby, M.Ed