Sleep Awareness Month for Europe 2025
Healthier Sleep for a Healthier Europe
Helping Children Succeed, One Restful Night at a Time
Sleep is the foundation of a child’s growth, learning, and emotional well-being. Yet, in today’s fast-paced digital world, sleep is often compromised—leading to consequences that extend far beyond tired mornings.
This March, Sleep Awareness Month for Europe 2025 is dedicated to raising awareness, offering practical solutions, and empowering families, educators, and healthcare professionals to make children’s sleep health a priority.
Join us in promoting healthy sleep habits for children across Europe!
Excessive Screen Time Before Bed Disrupts Sleep
Lack of Sleep Impacts Learning
Sleep and Mental Health are Deeply Connected
Sleep Diary
Help your child track their sleep patterns with this fun and easy-to-use diary. Designed to engage young minds, it encourages children to reflect on their sleep habits and uncover ways to enjoy more restful nights.
For further insights into the benefits of sleep tracking, you can read the Journal of Sleep Research article, “Sleep diaries and other subjective measures are essential for the assessment of insomnia.” While the focus is on insomnia, the discussion highlights the broader value of sleep diaries, which can also support children’s sleep management.
Sweet Dreams, Little One- Practical Guidance for Parents
A simple and practical guide to help parents create a sleep-friendly environment, set healthy bedtime routines, and understand the basics of good sleep for children.
Lullabies for Grown-Ups: A Dreamer’s Playlist
This curated collection explores the themes of sleep, dreams, and the night through music. Featuring a blend of timeless classics and modern compositions, this playlist is designed for relaxation, introspection, and embracing the mystery of the night.
Whether you’re a night owl, a dreamer, or simply fascinated by sleep-inspired music, let these melodies accompany your thoughts long after the world has settled.
Pyjama Day
Pyjama Day is a fun and engaging way to raise awareness about the importance of healthy sleep. Wear your pyjamas to work, school, or community events on the 7 March and join people across Europe in supporting better sleep for a healthier future.
Wear your Pyjamas to work to kick off the month and share an image on your favourite platform using #PJDay25ESRS so we can see.
💡 Are you hosting an event? Let us know!
Help spread the message by organising a webinar, school workshop, educational session, or community talk. Submit here to feature your event on the ESRS Sleep Awareness Month calendar and maximise its impact.
Build Brighter Futures Through Better Sleep
What is Sleep Awareness Month for Europe?
Launching in March 2025, Sleep Awareness Month for Europe is a new initiative of the ESRS dedicated to raising awareness about the essential role of sleep in health and well-being.
Organised by the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS), this month-long campaign aims to combine with World Sleep Day by supporting efforts to encourage ongoing activities related to sleep and sleep-wake disorders throughout the month on a national and international level.
For 2025 and 2026, we are focusing on sleep hygiene in children and adolescents —helping them grow, learn, and thrive, one restful night at a time.
Supporting Organisations
🌍 Expand the Movement
Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities and drive awareness in your community.
📣 Sponsorship Opportunities
Use The Hashtag!
Help spread awareness by using our official hashtags:
- #SleepAwarenessEurope25
- #BetterSleepBetterFutures
- #PJDay25ESRS
Resources
Social Media Toolkit
Media
Dr. Barbara Stražišar, ESRS Vice President (Clinical), contributed to the Sleep Health campaign, launched on 14 March in The Guardian and online at Health Awareness UK.
Sources:
- Chandranaik, D., Goyal, J. P., Singh, K., & Kumar, P. (2024). Association of digital media use with sleep habits in school children: A cross-sectional study. Sleep Medicine X, 8, 100117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleepx.2024.100117
- Woods, A. D., Jiao, J. L., Morgan, P. L., & Buxton, O. M. (2023). Is sleep longitudinally related to children’s achievement, executive function and classroom behaviour? Infant and Child Development, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/icd.2426
- Fulfs, T., Poulain, T., Vogel, M. et al. Associations between sleep problems and emotional/behavioural difficulties in healthy children and adolescents. BMC Pediatr 24, 15 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04487-z