Hi, I'm Dr. Solomon Laktineh.
I'm a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist with 45 years of experience, and a published author on raising emotionally intelligent children.
When I started my career in pediatrics, I focused on the medical side: treating illnesses, monitoring growth, and keeping kids physically healthy. But over four decades and thousands of families, I noticed something. The children who thrived weren't just physically healthy. They had parents who understood how to connect with them emotionally.
The parents who learned to communicate with empathy, set boundaries with love, and navigate big emotions raised kids who flourished. The ones who relied on punishment and control? They struggled, and so did their kids.
After receiving the Patient's Choice Award, being named one of America's Best Doctors, and completing my fellowship at UCLA, I realized the most important work I could do wasn't in the exam room. It was helping parents at home.
That's why I wrote Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children and started sharing what I've learned, freely, with families in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
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What parents are saying
Real families. Real change.
"Dr. Solomon has been our family's pediatrician for over a decade. His advice changed how we parent. Our kids are calmer, more confident, and more connected to us."
Maria G.
Mother of three, Long Beach
"After 45 years caring for children, his wisdom is unmatched. Reading his book felt like sitting in his exam room and getting decades of insight in one place."
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Family physician
"I started watching his Shorts during my lunch break. Every one gave me something I could use that same evening with my kids. Real, practical, kind."
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Father of two
What You'll Learn
Rooted in 45 years of pediatric practice.
Effective Communication
How to talk with your child in ways that build trust and understanding, not fear or shame.
Emotional Intelligence
Teaching your child to recognize, name, and manage their emotions in healthy ways.
Building Resilience
Helping your child develop the mental strength to handle life's challenges with confidence.
Compassionate Discipline
Setting boundaries that teach, not punish, creating structure while preserving connection.
Healthy Self-Esteem
Daily practices that nurture your child's confidence without creating entitlement.
Social Skills
Helping your child build meaningful friendships and navigate social situations successfully.
Guidance in three languages
Free parenting wisdom for every family.
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45 years of pediatric experience
Board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist. UCLA fellowship trained, with decades of experience guiding parents through every stage of childhood.
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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children
By Dr. Solomon Laktineh
Forty-five years of pediatric experience, distilled into a practical guide for parents. Covers emotional regulation, ADHD, anxiety, discipline, and how to raise a child who can handle life.
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