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Welcome to The Sleep Department
We aim to support working parents and employers with Gentle Sleep Coaching®, reducing hidden costs, and fostering a productive and balanced workforce through our bespoke corporate sleep programs.
1 in 4 children under the age of 5 do not sleep well.
But what does this mean for working parents and their employers?
The answer is simple but alarming: sleepless nights cost companies more than just productivity.
At The Sleep Department, we help babies and children of working parents sleep better so they can be well-rested and happy — benefiting both business and their working parents.
Together, we make a difference.
Why sleep matters at work?
Child sleep coaching benefits not only parents but strengthens the foundation of your organization.
It’s an investment with a direct impact on employee well-being and business success.
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Increase engagement and productivity
Well-rested employees perform better, stay focused, and feel more engaged. -
Improve work-life balance for working parents
Well-slept parents experience less stress, take fewer sick days, and achieve a healthier balance. -
Reduce absenteeism and burnout
Sleep deprivation is a major cause of sick leave and burnout. Effective sleep coaching prevents these issues. -
Save from €2.800 up to €100.000 per employee
The hidden costs of sleep deprivation—sick leave, productivity loss, and replacements—add up quickly. Sleep coaching is a cost-effective solution. -
Retain valuable working parents
Supporting parents boosts loyalty and ensures talent stays with your company. -
Become a top employer
Investing in parental well-being makes your company more attractive to current and future employees.
These insights are taken from the report “The Hidden Cost of Sleep Deprivation & How to Fix This”, published by The Sleep Department in 2024.
Report:
The Hidden Cost of Working Parents’ Sleep Deprivation & How to Fix it.
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our services
At the Sleep Department we offer Gentle Sleep Coaching® and expert-led programs tailored to support working parents and their leadership team. Our approach is:
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Practical & Science-Backed – Proven methods help families establish healthy sleep habits.
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Flexible & Personalized – Support is tailored to the unique needs of your business and employees.
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Employer-Sponsored – Demonstrates commitment to employee well-being and retention.
Choose the approach that fits your company, team structure, and parents' needs.
Company Sleep Scan
Assess your employees' sleep deprivation, challenges, and its impact on well-being and work. Includes a report with recommendations.
Sleep Workshops & Masterclasses
Expert-led, including the most common sleep challenges parents face.
1:1 Child Sleep Coaching for Working Parents
Personalized, gentle, and successful within 3 weeks.
Keynotes & Talks
Engaging sessions on sleep-related topics tailored for employees and leadership teams.
The Sleep & Thrive Program
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A customized package with a combination of any of the above services.
our approach
PRACTICAL & SCIENCE BACKED
Proven methods help families establish healthy sleep habits.
FLEXIBLE & PERSONALIZED
Support is tailored to the unique needs of your business and employees.
EMPLOYER SPONSORED
Demonstrates commitment to employee well-being and retention
With an average investment of €495 per working parent, the ROI is remarkable –
with a minimum of 4x and up to 220x the cost recovered!
Need more ideas to become an employer of choice?
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Include Sleep Support in your Company Vitality Plan
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Allow your employees to use their personal development budget for sleep coaching.
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Offer a Sleep Voucher to every new parent (including fathers!) ➜ The perfect maternity gift
Meet the Founder
Hi, I am Petra Cubretović, founder of The Sleep Department and How About Sleep.
As a professional and mother, I understand the challenges of working parents and employers—from sleepless nights to the impact on work, career and well-being.
With nearly 2 decades of experience in senior leadership roles and as a Certificed Gentle Sleep Coach®, I know what organizations need to optimally support their employees.
My Mission
I aim to do more than just help children sleep better. I want to
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Bridge the gap between parents and employers, fostering more support and understanding for these often-unspoken problems of parents with young children.
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Offer tangible solutions for employers who want to address sleep deprivation – through sleep solutions for your working parents.
The impact of sleep deprivation on working parents and your business
A 2024 report by The Sleep Department, The Hidden Cost of Sleep Deprivation & How to Fix This, highlights the profound effects of sleep deprivation on both employees and employers:
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70% of working parents report that lack of sleep negatively impacts their work.
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64% consider reducing their working hours.
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50% feel unable to pursue career ambitions.
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21% take sick leave due to exhaustion.
For businesses, these challenges result in an estimated cost of €2,800 per parent annually. In cases of long-term absence or resignation, expenses can exceed €100,000 per employee.
Addressing sleep deprivation isn’t just a wellness initiative, it’s a strategic investment in workforce productivity and retention.
Breaking the Taboo: Sleep Deprivation Is Not Just a Private Problem
Many parents struggle in silence with sleepless nights, early mornings, and constant exhaustion.
Shame or a sense of failure often prevent them from sharing their challenges.
Sleep deprivation is still seen as a private issue—something to be solved at home.
But we believe it shouldn't be. The impact extends to the workplace, and companies have a unique opportunity to support their employees.
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Only 10% of parents discuss their sleep struggles with a manager.
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91% would like their employer to help, for example, by financially supporting child sleep coaching.
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59% of parents prefer 1:1 child sleep coaching to establish healthy sleep habits and restore their family's sleep.
Let's break this taboo and give parents the help they need—good for them, good for employers.