How can I stop my 9 year old staying up too late?

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I have a 9 year old who is very easily distracted and has what you may describe as adhd traits. Her room is on the top floor of 3 stories. Never had an issue with her going to bed. However lately she’s taken to reading just before sleep - and sometimes other things like crafting etc. I don’t mind her reading for a half hour at all, but she’s ready much later into the night and she’s often exhausted the next day. I mostly don’t realise she’s still up. Shy of checking on her every 5 mins (becuase she here’s me coming anyway) what can I do!?

I don’t think it’s poison, it’s just so bloody hard to get hold of in the UK.

You can't. You can keep her in routine though. Up at the same time irrespective, meal times constant. Wind down time. Go up to bed at a reasonable time, no screens and she stays in her room. She will regulate herself eventually.

Take the bulbs out of anything you can’t control

but I think an electrician could fit up a timer switch for any lights and a buzzer if they get activated outside of set times

Reading in low light doesn't damage your eyes. It might give you a headache or make your eyes a bit sore temporarily, but it doesn't affect your actual eyesight or cause any structural changes to your eye.