What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts

Name: What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Jennie Allen
ISBN: 9781400252787

Author: Jennie Allen

Narrator: Jennie Allen

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

Published: 04/29/2025

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Religious, Christian, Social Topics, Health & Daily Living, Mindfulness & Meditation, Emotions & Feelings, Self-esteem & Self-reliance, Inspirational

Synopsis

Read by the author.Do your children know they are the boss of their thoughts? New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen will help your kids realize that they don’t have to hang on to every scary, anxious, or mean thought that enters their heads (no matter how it gets there). Based on biblical advice to take thoughts captive, this book makes managing thoughts achievable and fun for kids.As a mother of four and bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, Jennie Allen knows what it’s like to swirl in a spiral of thoughts, but she also knows we don’t have to stay stuck in toxic thinking patterns—and she wants to pass on this liberating truth to the next generation.A great gift for teachers, caregivers, or back-to-school celebrations, What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts is a wonderful tool to teach your children thatGod created them and their amazing brains with a plan and a purpose, and He wants to help them use their thoughts and brains for good;God has given them power over their thoughts; andeven if they’ve been stuck in a swirl of anxious, scary thoughts, they don’t have to stay there! This book addresses one of the most foundational skills for a happy, healthy life. Surround your children with your love and with tools to combat anxiety and negative thinking.

About Jennie Allen

Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, author, podcast host, and visionary leader. As the founder of IF:Gathering and Gather25, a vision to mobilize the global Church, Jennie has devoted her life to disciple a generation to see revival across the globe. She has written three New York Times bestsellers, Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People, and Get Out of Your Head, inspiring millions to experience freedom in Christ and connection with others. Jennie holds a master’s degree in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. Connect with Jennie at www.jennieallen.com, on Instagram @jennieallen, or listen at The Jennie Allen Podcast.

About Nadia Gunawan

Nadia Gunawan is a children’s illustrator with a passion for storytelling. Growing up with a keen interest in visualizing stories, she found joy in coming up with little narratives and creating illustrations to go alongside them. Nadia studied psychology at Purdue University, where she explored the many facets of the field. Now based in Indonesia, Nadia creates heartwarming illustrations that can be characterized by their whimsical and vibrant nature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky on May 16, 2025

First sentence: Oh, look at all your thoughts in that cute little head of yours! Jennie Allen tackles the topic of children's mental health from a Christian perspective in What to Do With Your Whirly Swirly Thoughts. That's a simple enough summary. Is it too Christian to please some? Yes. Is it not C......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on April 25, 2025

This was such a colourful blast! I absolutely loved this book. I haven’t read Jennie Allen’s Get Out of Your Head yet, but I can definitely see how this children’s book could be considered a kid-friendly version of it. It beautifully tackles the topic of our thoughts—especially those whirly, swirly......more

Goodreads review by Selena on January 30, 2025

I recently read What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts by Jennie Allen with my kids, and it was such a meaningful and engaging experience, especially for my 6-year-old. The book is all about helping children understand that they have control over their thoughts—even the scary, anxious, or mean......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on April 23, 2025

What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts by Jennie Allen and illustrated by Nadia Gunawan is a ridiculously adorable book to deal with a very important topic that many children suffer from in our society today. As a mother of several children with anxiety and “whirly, swirly, thoughts”, I think t......more

Goodreads review by PhyllisRBooks on April 27, 2025

This children’s book is a much needed tool for parents in approaching and even placating anxiety in our children. The book outlines the following child-level concepts through a spiritual lens: -We have thousands of thoughts a day -Our thoughts can be happy, angry, silly, or worried -We have exciting th......more