Kelsey LeBlanc

How did you sleep last night? It’s 2025, and we all know that sleep is a critical component of optimal health, wellness, and performance. Yet when we talk about sleep in the workplace, the focus is always the same: our adult sleep problems. What about when the root cause of sleep issues isn’t us, but our children? Upwards of 50% of young children have significant sleep problems, and when children aren’t sleeping, parents aren’t either. Luckily, chronic sleep deprivation does not have to be a hallmark of parenthood. Sleep is a skill, and skills can be taught. In this program, we will examine sleep as a unique combination of biology and behavior, and share evidence-based, actionable recommendations for how to raise great sleepers, avoid the common sleep pitfalls, and ensure that you get the sleep you need to thrive at work and in life.

You’re investing in parental leave, flexible work policies, and wellness programming. But are you overlooking one of the most disruptive, costly, and inequitable issues affecting working parents? Child sleep challenges affect up to 50% of families—and when kids aren’t sleeping, their parents aren’t either. This chronic sleep deprivation leads to reduced productivity, increased burnout, and diminished leadership capacity, especially among high-achieving caregivers. And yet, the sleep struggles tied to parenting are rarely acknowledged in the workplace. This keynote reframes pediatric sleep as a workplace issue with real impact on retention, engagement, and equity. Designed for HR and DEI leaders, it offers compelling data, strategic insight, and practical guidance on how to address this hidden barrier to performance and inclusion. Sleep is a skill—and with the right tools, both children and parents can thrive.

Sleep deprivation in children is often overlooked or misinterpreted — it doesn’t always show up as just feeling tired. Poor sleep can manifest as mood swings, attention issues, hyperactivity, emotional outbursts, and even physical health challenges. In this enlightening keynote, we’ll explore the hidden ways that lack of sleep impacts children’s overall well-being and development. You’ll gain valuable insights into: •The science behind sleep and why it’s critical for emotional and cognitive health •How sleep deprivation can mimic ADHD, anxiety, and other behavioral challenges •Practical strategies to identify and address sleep issues at their root • The long-term benefits of improving your child’s sleep patterns Join us for a thought-provoking session that will deepen your understanding of sleep’s role in your child’s life — and equip you with tools to support healthier sleep and happier days.