Carmelina Coppola

Newborn Care Specialist
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
30 years of experience
About me

Hi, I’m Carmelina Coppola, founder of Parenting Journey & Beyond LLC. I support first-time families through the newborn and early infancy period with a focus on nervous-system regulation, gentle neuro-movement, sleep rhythm shaping, and attachment-based parent education. I’ve spent over 30 years working with infants, children, and families across schools, community programs, and private family settings. My work helps parents understand their baby’s cues, create calm and responsive routines, and feel grounded and confident during the transition home. My approach is non-behavioral, trauma-informed, and rooted in connection rather than control. I guide families in shaping healthy rhythms and regulation in a developmentally respectful way that supports both baby and parent. I currently offer private weekend consults and parent education sessions for families who are seeking thoughtful, personalized support during the early months.

Education

child development and behavior managment (2000)

Certification and training

Board certified holistic Practioner (2024)

neuroplay consultant (2025)

newborncare specialist (2019)

pediatric sleep rhythm development (2024)

cappa parent education (2023)

child development (2019)

montessori and reggio emilia approach (2019)

abuse prevention and child safety facilitator (2018)

cpr aed first aid (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

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ncsa

Safe Sleep Ambassodor

nj aimh

IACSC

Specialties
Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Infant Care Newborn Care Parenting Sleep Consultant Somatic Techniques
Languages

English, Italian

Service introduction

provide private newborn and parent support for first-time families, focusing on nervous-system regulation, gentle neuro-movement, sleep rhythm shaping, and attachment-based education. My approach is non-behavioral and trauma-informed, helping parents understand their baby’s cues, create calm routines, and feel confident during the early transition home.

Packages
Preparing for the Early Days:Newborn & First Time Parent Consult
This private consult is designed for expecting and first-time parents who want calm, informed guidance as they prepare for and navigate the early days with their newborn. The session focuses on understanding newborn cues, co-regulation, gentle rhythms, early movement foundations, and practical ways parents can support both baby and themselves during this transition. Parents receive individualized guidance, hands-on education, and clear next steps rooted in developmentally respectful, non-behavioral support. This consult is educational and supportive in nature and does not include sleep training or caregiving services.
$450.00
USD Flat rate
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