Jamie Lynn Langley, LCSW

02/03/2026

As I begin my unit on The Helper in one of my social work courses this week, I will share about Mister Rogers. For some of my students this is their introduction to him, so I want to make sure to do him justice.

Some may have noticed that there have been some NFL commercials with one of his songs. I admittedly have had mixed feelings about, as I didnt see an acknowledgement to him in these. I then heard about Lady Gaga doing one of his songs for a SuperBowl commercial.

I was glad to see this video that shows some of the behind-the-scenes discussion and how true they all wanted to be to Mister Rogers and to share his message of relationship and connection. He has a true sense of presence, and this is felt in this video.
Lady Gaga doing Mister Rogers... who would have thought! And what a beautiful day in this neighborhood it is!

Take a behind-the-scenes look as Lady Gaga and fellow musicians Alex Smith and Benjamin Rice meet at Shangri-La Studios to honor Fred Rogers and reimagine hi...

02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day during International Play Therapy Week - My Nature Edition!

Even if we have six more weeks of winter weather (per Punxsutawney Phil), there are still ways to have fun and play outside. 🩵

02/01/2026

These are all great ways to practice self-care this month, especially on Sundays.✨

01/31/2026

I have enjoyed this week to stay home and enjoy this quiet time due to our snowy-turned-icy winter weather. My husband and I were grateful to keep power and enjoy the simple comforts of reading, playing games, cooking and eating good warm food, and watching a few movies and shows. (I did some work too with telehealth and virtual learning.)

We all need time to unplug, slow down, and rest as part of our self-care, and winter is a good time for this. We don’t have to experience a winter storm to do so. ❄️

01/30/2026

Our fifth day out this week (remote operations only) due to the severity of our recent winter weather. Our county schools are still out as well.

We finally had enough melting that my husband was able to clear our driveway yesterday afternoon. We plan to get out some today and run some errands and restock . Another winter blast is expected in the morning, primarily colder temps, but we should be back to in-person classes next week.

I also plan to be back in my office on Monday afternoon for therapy appointments. I am grateful for the ability to offer telehealth this week- and that our electricity stayed on to be able to do so. There are still many homes and businesses here in middle Tennessee without power and hoping they get electricity restored soon.

During this week at home I brushed up on my play therapy skills over telehealth- it is fun to be creative. I also planned some new additions to class curriculum that I look forward to sharing with my students next week.

01/29/2026

Lots of ways to play and be creative this week for those at home due to the winter weather.

01/29/2026

Great ideas for all areas experiencing winter weather.

❄️️ Got the Winter Blues? 😨

Short days and gray skies in Pittsburgh don’t have to mean boring days at home! Our friends at PBS offer cozy, hands-on winter fun for kids—blending science, creativity, and exploration all season long.

Some ideas to try:
✂️ Make winter crafts like snowflakes and sun catchers
🚶‍♂️ Take a nature walk or go birdwatching (and feed the birds!)
🎨 Explore snow science with snow paint or indoor “snow” dough
👉 Explore, learn, and play all winter with PBS Parents (PBS.org/parents), PBS LearningMedia (https://thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/), and PBS KIDS —plus free programming and creative ideas from WQED, available 24/7!

01/28/2026

This is great reading weather! 📖

01/27/2026

Sharing this from Dr. David Crenshaw, one of the most amazing child therapists I know. He beautifully captures what we try to do. 💜

01/26/2026

Playful activities can involve learning too!

01/26/2026

Here are some creative ideas using snow or ice. ❄️

The ultimate list of snow day ideas. Over 20 snow activities for the kids. These creative ways to have fun in the snow will be the ultimate winter boredom busters. Learn how to make an igloo out of snow, how to make snow paint and more.

https://www.frugalcouponliving.com/snow-day-ideas-20-uses-for-snow/