Julie Boerst

Julie Boerst is an English teacher turned freelance writer who has been published at Associated Content and through Helium.com.

Julie's areas of expertise include unschooling, gentle parenting, homebirth, natural pregnancy, and veganism. As an at-home parent, she has unschooled her two young children since birth and is active in several unschooling networks, serving as a moderator of the AlwaysUnschooled Yahoo group. Julie's emphasis is on ultra-gentle parenting, communication, and emotional connection. Co-founder of Homebirthers of New York, she has experienced two homebirths. With twelve years as a vegan, she has plenty of tips and information to share.