community & education for adults supporting children under six
with Montessori coaching, workshops and books for parents & educators
Mariana Bissonnette (she/her) is an internationally recognized Montessori coach, speaker and author.
Mariana Bissonnette (she/her) is an internationally recognized Montessori coach, speaker, and award-winning author of Babies Build Toddlers and La Obra de la Infancia. She is AMI-trained (0–3, 3–6) and brings over 15 years of experience as a guide, administrator, and parent educator, having supported 3,000+ families in the classroom, at school, and at home. Mariana is deeply committed to the liberation of the child by implementing anti-bias, anti-racist Montessori education for all, from birth.
“What I love about Montessori education is that it both centers the child’s development and has a deep commitment to ending oppressive parenting and teaching styles. This method is as effective as it is revolutionary and I am here to show you how to do it in your home, your classroom, and everywhere in-between. I write books, run parenting groups, consult with schools, host a podcast, offer a conference, and mentor teachers all with the hope of bringing the community together in service of the child.” - Mariana
“I spent 30 days with Ms. Mariana and I call them 30 days of transformation because this course changed my thinking.
Concepts that seemed very familiar in Montessori, under her teaching seem entirely new. I just listened and wrote about 50 pages of notes every time she spoke.”
— Montessori Theory Course participant
Publications
& Awards
Babies Build Toddlers: A Montessori Guide to Parenting the First 18 Months (2020) is a unique parenting book with an innovative illustrative approach that makes child development information both accessible and actionable for everyday readers. This is Mariana’s first book and it won the gold medal from the Mom’s Choice Awards in 2021.
Join Mariana
Welcome to The Prepared Parent! You are nearly there to join a growing community of parents who believe in something powerful:
✨ We can raise children by getting out of their way.
Together, we’ll learn to step back with confidence — not because we’re unsure, but because we’re prepared. Whether you are just joining us or have been part of the journey for years, this is your space to ask freely, learn deeply, and parent intentionally. Formerly known as “Group Coaching,” this is where we can lean into support and quality information about child development so you can make your own parenting decisions that fit your family.
