About
Inspiring Respectful and Joyful Family Life
Rennes Airport is a heartfelt and thoughtful parenting blog dedicated to making family life more meaningful, respectful, and fulfilling. Our mission is to inspire parents to see children as whole, capable individuals who deserve appreciation, trust, and unconditional love from the very beginning.
Through personal stories, practical tips, creative ideas, and insightful interviews, we aim to help families build relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. We believe that parenting is not about controlling or shaping children to fit society’s mold, but about lovingly accompanying them on their unique journey.
Who We Are
I am Josh, the founder of Rennes Airport. I live in Zurich with my wife and our two daughters, ages four and two. My professional background includes a degree in business administration, work as a consultant for digital communication, and a Master of Arts in Religion, Economics, and Politics from the Universities of Basel, Lucerne, and Zurich. I am also a freelance journalist, passionate about exploring the deeper questions of family life and society.
Alongside many inspiring guest authors, I share real-life experiences, research-based insights, and reflections on respectful parenting. My writing is shaped by both personal experience and a deep curiosity for understanding the needs and perspectives of children.
Our Parenting Philosophy
At Rennes Airport, we challenge labels like “defiant child” or “crying baby” that diminish the dignity of children. Instead, we advocate for seeing children as they truly are — worthy, whole, and good just as they are. We encourage parents to:
- Respect children from the very start.
- Offer unconditional love without requiring them to meet conditions or expectations.
- Create environments where they can grow, explore, and make mistakes safely.
- Listen and observe rather than control or dictate.
We believe that parenting is about guidance, not control; partnership, not domination. It is about cultivating independence, self-confidence, and emotional resilience in our children while also growing alongside them as parents.
Why We Share Our Journey
My early years as a parent were filled with advice from professionals, friends, and even strangers — some of which didn’t feel right. Guided by instinct and fueled by research, I immersed myself in the works of parenting thinkers such as Remo Largo, Maria Montessori, Alfie Kohn, Arno Stern, Adele Faber, and Jesper Juul.
Everything I learned, tested, and experienced is what I now share on Rennes Airport in a clear, accessible way — so that other parents can find reassurance, practical guidance, and community in their own journey.
For Parents, With Parents
Parenting is both the most challenging and the most rewarding experience of a lifetime. Through Rennes Airport, I celebrate the joy of raising children while acknowledging the very real struggles parents face every day.
Whether you are seeking thoughtful parenting perspectives, creative play ideas, or simply reassurance that you are not alone, Rennes Airport is here to walk this path with you — with respect, authenticity, and a shared commitment to raising the next generation with love.