Before talking to Mariann, I constantly felt like I was failing as a mom. I was snapping at my kids and then feeling guilty for days. After just a few sessions, something shifted. She doesn’t give you a list of rules — she helps you understand yourself. My house feels calmer, and I actually enjoy being with my children again. I didn’t think that was possible.
Did you know that by the time your child is 12, 50% of the time YOU spend with them in their entire life has already passed?
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Working with me can not only improve your relationship with your children, but also save your marriage or relationship with the other parent.
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Testimonials
Claire W.
London (mother of two)
As a busy expat executive, I always believed I could ‘manage’ family the same way I manage business. Mariann helped me realize that control and connection are not the same thing. Her questions opened perspectives I hadn’t considered in years. My relationship with my daughter has completely changed — we talk, we laugh, and I feel like I finally know her.
Michael R.
Frankfurt (project manager, originally from Canada)
Mariann doesn’t just teach parenting — she helps you rediscover peace, even in the middle of chaos.
Anonymous client
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I found Mariann’s page randomly and booked a call because I was desperate. No sales pitch, no judgment — just someone who actually listened. It felt like talking to a wise friend who somehow sees the whole picture. My husband even said he feels like he has his wife back. That’s the best compliment I can give.
Sofia T.
Portugal
About Me
Working with me isn't just about being a better parent - it's about saving your entire family. The answers are already inside you, I help you see them.
Mariann Joonas-Tõnumaa
Parenting mentor, editor and author
Mariann Joonas-Tõnumaa is a parenting mentor who helps families embrace imperfection as a path to growth, connection, and emotional resilience. She believes that mistakes aren’t failures — they’re invitations to learn, heal, and grow together.
With 20 years of experience as an editor and many of those also as a freelance journalist, Mariann has spent her career exploring communication, understanding, and the deeper stories behind human experience.
She had a happy childhood – her parents respected their children’s opinions, allowed them to make their own decisions, and problems were not solved by shouting. Nor did her parents speak badly about each other or other people in front of the children.
As the eldest of four sisters, she has always been curious about how people learn from one another’s journeys — lessons she now brings into her most important role: raising three sons.
Empathetic and socially aware by nature, Mariann’s work has often centered on communication and conflict resolution. She believes that many of today’s relationship and social challenges arise because our success-driven culture leaves little room for mistakes. Instead of being seen as opportunities for learning, they’re too often hidden away. Her mission is to change that mindset — starting with the next generation.The Book of Blunders: The Bright Side and Science of Failure
The Book of Blunders: The Bright Side and Science of Failure was created to shift the way we think about mistakes. It reminds readers that failure is just as natural as success — and that each misstep can be a powerful teacher. As many great achievers say, we often learn more from our mistakes than from our victories.
This uplifting and practical book shares tools, stories, and insights to help children and parents transform setbacks into stepping stones.
A valuable and inspiring read for childres and their parents, The Book of Blunders encourages every family to celebrate growth, not perfection.
The book was published in Estonian in the autumn of 2025, and the English version is planned for 2026.