Lights out: Our definitive guide to sleep

Smart habits and expert advice for building a better relationship with sleep. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences](newsletter=wir) 03.29.23 National Sleep Awareness month is almost over. Time to put away those cozy blankets and soothing teas. Go ahead, have an energy drink after dinner and stay up all night. (Just kidding!) Whether you’re a gamer who needs to fix a seriously wrecked sleep schedule after an all-nighter with Diablo 4 or a tired parent who just wants to [stay awake on the couch]( through some Netflix, our coverage dedicated to helping you better understand sleep is worth reading all year long. How about advice on[persuading an unruly toddler to finally fall asleep](? We got you. Could you use a[more intentional, well-crafted bedtime routine]( as an adult? We asked a sleep scientist and a doctor for their advice. I hope our[sleep coverage]( is useful in your daily life. While everybody goes to bed, far too many of us struggle with bad habits. Who among us has the perfect, healthy relationship with sleep? Not me, though I’m trying to understand more, build smarter habits, and share quality advice learned along the way. (Update on my attempt to[lucid dream](: Still trying!) [Portrait of Reece Rogers] [Reece Rogers](, Service Writer Find me on Twitter [@thiccreese](   [bedtime tea on night stand]( [How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine]( BY REECE ROGERS [We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night’s sleep.](   [woman sitting on the edge of a bed in a dark room]( [How to Lucid Dream (Even if You Think You Can’t)]( BY REECE ROGERS [Want to take control inside your dreams? Turns out it’s a skill you can practice.](   [brick on pillow]( [How to Fix a Broken Sleep Schedule]( BY JUSTIN POT [Whether you struggle to drift off or wake up in the morning, these tips can help you get the rest you deserve.](   [man sleeping on couch with remote in hand]( [How to Stop Falling Asleep on the Couch During Movies]( BY REECE ROGERS [Had a long day and still want to stream something? These tips from sleep experts will help you stay awake till the credits roll.](   You Might Also Like [woman snoring]( [Your Nighttime Snores and Coughs May Be Unique]( BY REECE ROGERS [Early research aims to look for patterns in an individual’s sleep sounds using deep neural networks—with potential applications for health care.]( [sleep]( [The Pandemic Changed Sleep Habits. Maybe That’s a Good Thing]( BY SARA HARRISON [A growing body of research shows that to optimize health and productivity, workers should adjust their workdays to their sleep schedules.]( [illustration of person in bed surrounded by clocks]( [Stop Listening to Sleep Experts]( BY RUSSELL FOSTER [There are no rules for achieving perfect slumber. In 2023, people should start paying attention to their own bodies.]( [Close-up view of a hand holding up a pacifier to a toddler who has their mouth open]( [How to Get Your Unruly Toddler to Sleep]( BY ADRIENNE SO [You’re tired. They’re tired. Here’s how to get your tiny person to close their eyes.](   Sleep Products Our Editors Love [Calm app displayed on iPhone and Macbook screens]( [The Best Sleep Gadgets and Apps]( [Do you struggle to nod off or stay asleep through the night? These WIRED-tested tools can help.]( BY SIMON HILL [Avocado Green Mattress on bed frame]( [The Best Organic Mattresses (and Toppers)]( [These nontoxic beds are easier on the environment and your health—and they’re also incredibly comfortable.]( BY SCOTT GILBERTSON AND GEAR TEAM [Tommee Tippee Groclock on purple backdrop]( [The Best Night-Lights for Babies, Kids, and Teens]( [Banish fears of the dark, establish a bedtime routine, and help your children (finally!) fall asleep with this bedside essential.]( BY SIMON HILL [GET WIRED]( [Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes the print edition plus editor in chief Gideon Lichfield's column, System Update.]([Subscribe now.]( [(image) WIRED Logo]( [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( Have questions or comments? [Reply to this email](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=WIRED%20Newsletter%20Questions,%20Comments%20or%20Feedback). This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( or [Manage your newsletter subscriptions](newsletter=wir) Copyright © Condé Nast 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.