Why it takes a village to raise a parent | Anita Worlidge | TEDxRichmond

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We often hear that it takes a village to raise a child. But what if we have overlooked something essential? Before we can raise thriving, resilient children, we must first raise and support - the parents. In this insightful and timely talk, Anita shifts the inclusion conversation to a group frequently left at the margins: parents. “It Takes a Village to Raise a Parent” challenges the assumption that parenting is a private matter. Anita makes the case that parents are foundational to everything - to workplaces, to schools, to communities and to the future of society itself. Anita is the UK’s leading expert in guiding expectant parents through one of life’s most significant and universal transitions: entering parenthood. Trusted by clients worldwide, including royalty and celebrities like Tom Ford and Adele, she is regarded as a best-kept secret among new parents globally. With over 25 years’ experience, Anita has supported more than 12,000 parents practically and emotionally, empowering them with knowledge and confidence. Founder of Anita’s List, her upbringing across ten countries shapes her inclusive, global perspective. She advises major organisations, supports vulnerable families through Sebby’s Corner in London, and is a founding member of The Mothers’ Collective within the global charity Mothers2Mothers. In 2025, she launched The Anita’s List Podcast, furthering her mission to reframe parenting as a superpower and champion the role of parents in society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx