Evidence-Based Sleep Programs for Employees
Helping Parents Rest Easier — and Return Stronger
Sleep isn’t optional — it drives health, focus, and productivity. Even mild sleep loss impacts concentration, decision-making, and attendance at work.
Now consider new parents: they lose the equivalent of 44 nights of sleep in their baby’s first year. By the time they return from leave, whether it’s 3 months or longer, many are already running on empty.
Without support, what should be temporary often turns into years of disrupted sleep, which impacts family wellbeing and career progression.
Calm Compass offers transformative sleep coaching for parents, using evidence-based methods to ensure restful nights and productive days. With personalized plans and accessible guidance, we support families in achieving sustainable sleep habits. Our evidence-based methods empower parents to thrive at home and work, making this a valuable resource for corporate wellness programs.
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Why it Matters
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Returning after leave is one of the toughest adjustments employees face.
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Exhaustion drives higher sick leave and lost work days.
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Many mothers scale back or step away, not because they want to, but because the adjustment feels impossible without support.
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Without early guidance, families often hit peak sleep struggles right as parents are transitioning back to work, doubling the stress of that period.
When parents are rested, they’re more engaged, more productive, and more likely to stay.
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What this can look like
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Preparing expecting parents before parental leave
Baby sleep science, gentle soothing, and common pitfalls to avoid. This helps families avoid hitting peak sleep struggles right as they return to work — one less stress at an already stressful time. -
Personalized sleep plans + coaching after leave
Tailored support starting around 3 months, when sleep struggles often peak. -
Hands-on guidance as parents put new routines into practice.
Programs are flexible — virtual or in-person — and simple to run.
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See it in practice
I offer a free introductory session for employees who are expecting or current parents of young children.
I share top sleep tips and run an open Q&A, using real-life scenarios from the group. Parents leave with practical tools and a fresh perspective.
For employers, it’s a low-risk way to see the benefits in action.
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How This Fits Into Benefits
Companies already invest in family-focused support:
parental leave, flexible work, childcare help, and mental health resources.
Sleep coaching is the next piece of the puzzle — helping parents feel supported through every stage, and helping employers protect retention and wellbeing.
What Calm Compass Parents Are Saying
Theo, 7 months
Before: Fully reliant on us and his pacifier, needing constant help to fall asleep.
After: Calmly self-soothing on his own within days of starting Zara’s plan.
Emotion: “The transformation was honestly magical — and Zara’s warmth and patience made the whole process so much less stressful.”
— Caitlin, mom of Theo
Rocky, 6 months
Before: Waking every 3 hours, and we were completely exhausted and unsure how to help her sleep.
After: Within days, she was only waking once for a quick feed — and finally getting the solid sleep she needed.
Emotion: “Zara not only transformed our baby’s sleep patterns but also empowered us as parents. Life changing!”
— Zoe, mom of Rocky
Harlen, newborn
Before: We were unsure how to set up healthy sleep from the start.
After: Sleeping through the night from just a few weeks old, and even the 4-month regression barely made a dent.
Emotion: “Our first session with Zara was truly transformative — we now have such an easy sleeper.”
— Tamarin, mom of Harlen