Resparking the fire

A note on life, autopilot, ditching the proverbial plan and just writing again.

Jun 5 • Amy Holistically

February 2026

Are we really time poor?

(Official) Week 1: The Redesigning Life Project

Feb 8 • Amy Holistically

January 2026

When the energy in the house shifts

Week 1 of re-designing my life (family rhythms bc the energy is low-key yuck rn)

Jan 10 • Amy Holistically

2026: The year of anti-optimisation

The year I choose and curate a life that feels liveable, not impressive.

Jan 4 • Amy Holistically

December 2025

December Notes

What I've been sitting with, supportive practises and some noticings.

Dec 30, 2025 • Amy Holistically

2025: The year I started redesigning my life

A year of unmasking, survival, and learning what actually matters.

Dec 22, 2025 • Amy Holistically

November 2025

Welcome to Softly Wired

Merging my two substacks into one powerhouse for ND lifestyle writing

Nov 6, 2025 • Amy Holistically

September 2025

What is Unschooling?

Chapter 1 / Why unschooling is more than education - it’s a way of living.

Sep 27, 2025 • Amy Holistically

Toys + Family Connection

Recs and Refills for 28-09

Sep 27, 2025 • Amy Holistically

Mothering Without Guilt

Why prioritising accommodations for neurodivergent families isn’t indulgence, it’s survival.

Sep 22, 2025 • Amy Holistically

The ND House Tour: How to Curate Your Home for Your Brain

Transform your space into a haven that works with your brain, not against it

Sep 19, 2025 • Amy Holistically

We did no devices for 30 days

We’ve just finished 30 days of no devices (iPads removed, TV only remains) and I’m happy to say we’ve graduated from “You’ve ruined my life” to “I…

Sep 16, 2025 • Amy Holistically

One way ticket to Burnout

Living between delulu dreams and daily drains.

Sep 10, 2025

August 2025

Mum-shaming, radical resets, and calling BS on “consistency”

This week from the kitchen table – why offence is optional, how to actually feel good again, and giving school-style routines the side-eye.

Aug 29, 2025

The Lost Art of Hobbying

I thought hobbies were “extra.” Turns out, they might be the thing saving my sanity.

Aug 26, 2025 • Amy Holistically

Sharing stories, neurodivergent homes, and confidence in your choices

This week from the kitchen table – reflections on online footprints, finding creative outlets, and standing strong in parenting decisions.

Aug 22, 2025 • Amy Holistically

How We Knew Screen Time Was Too Much

From support to dependency, when tools turn into habits.

Aug 20, 2025 • Amy Holistically

But What If My Child Doesn’t Want to Learn?

What neuroscience, experience, and trust tell us about motivation.

Aug 19, 2025 • Amy Holistically

Messy homes, yes parenting, and what actually matters

This week from the kitchen table - reflections on messy life, parenting principles, and finding your rhythm.

Aug 15, 2025 • Amy Holistically

The Myth of ‘No Anxiety’

My journey from GAD diagnosis to understanding the hidden link between autism and anxiety.

Aug 14, 2025 • Amy Holistically

The Year We Broke Up with Big Birthdays

From Pinterest pressure to peaceful family rituals - how we simplified birthdays and found more joy (even with PDA in the home).

Aug 10, 2025 • Amy Holistically

Co-regulation, anchoring yourself, book recs + Minecraft.

This week from the kitchen table - emotional depth, anchoring our kids, and the quiet strength behind closed doors.

Aug 7, 2025 • Amy Holistically

We Tried a Visual Schedule. Here's What Actually Helped.

A flexible approach to rhythms and routines that helps your neurodivergent child feel safe, not micromanaged.

Aug 6, 2025 • Amy Holistically

This Is What We Do Instead of Rules

Why principles work better - and what they actually look like at home.

Aug 2, 2025 • Amy Holistically