Angela Chansky - Parenting Coach and President/Founder of Positive Parenting 101

Angela Chansky My professional career in childcare began in 1989. I moved from Iowa to Boston to become a live in nanny. During the five and a half years I lived with the family, I developed a genuine love for their children. I went to school to take every course in the Child Development curriculum including Child Development, Child Pyschology, Art and Music for the Developing Child.

Over the last 16 years I have worked with hundreds of children and families as a childcare provider, a subsitute pre-school teacher, a program coordinator with Charles River ARC for children and teens with disabilities and I am a licensed home daycare provider. My husband and I have a five-year-old son with Asperger's Syndrome and we are foster parents as well.

I specialize in newborn care, and helping new parents get comfortable with their child when they first leave the hospital. I also have over 16 years of experience with children of all ages and developmental stages including special needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome and Cerebal Palsy.

Melissa Patrick BA, MSW - Parenting Coach

I have devoted my life to helping others manage changes, challenges, and transitions. As the mother of 3 children, I know firsthand how challenging it is to raise kids. No matter how ready or realistic you think you are about being a parent, issues come up that surprise, stymie and shake your confidence.

Drawing from my own personal experiences, I work with my clients through difficult and challenging times. I also rely on my professional and educational experiences. My professional experiences began over 15 years ago. As a formally trained educator and social worker, I have worked with people of all ages, from children in the classroom to adults in professional positions. I have been a counselor, school teacher, teacher trainer, corporate employee trainer, consultant and now a coach. Through the years I have strived to create safe and trusting relationships with my clients, while cultivating an easygoing and empowering style.

I earned a MS in Social Work from Columbia University and a BA and Teacher Certification from the University of Rhode Island.

Specialty areas include, but are not limited to:
  • Define your parenting style
  • New baby care / New parent care
  • Parenting multiracial children
  • Choosing public or private schools
  • Interfaith families
  • Preparing and recovering from a cesarean section
  • Fertility issues