Overview
- In an interview with The Times, the 71-year-old says over‑prioritising children leads parents to neglect self‑care, creating tension that can fracture even strong marriages.
- She argues many parents fear being firm, insisting that clear rules and predictable routines make children happier and family time calmer.
- Her suggested evening pattern includes homework before dinner, followed by bath time and a bedtime story to reduce conflict.
- Ford says stress often rises when both parents work and disagree over handling behavioural issues at home.
- Recovering from chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, she remains active through email, an app and phone advice, and her methods have been praised by Kate Winslet and Jamie Oliver.