Dr. Solomon Laktineh

The Book

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

A practical, calm guide from a board-certified pediatrician of 45 years. The lessons that show up again and again in the families that thrive.

After forty-five years caring for thousands of families across Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Orange County, the same lessons kept showing up. Children who grow into resilient, kind, capable adults are not the children with the most resources. They are the children whose parents helped them learn to handle their own emotions, to repair after rupture, and to treat other people well. That is what this book is about.

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What you will learn

  1. Why emotional intelligence is the highest-leverage parenting investment

    EQ predicts long-term wellbeing more reliably than IQ, more reliably than academics, more reliably than almost anything else parents are encouraged to optimize for. The book explains why and what that means in your home.

  2. How to handle big feelings without losing your own

    The neuroscience of meltdowns, the parent's role in the storm, and the small set of moves that work in real time, not just in theory.

  3. How to discipline without punishment

    What discipline really means, why traditional punishment usually backfires, and how to set firm limits while keeping the relationship intact.

  4. How to talk so your child will actually listen

    Communication patterns that build connection instead of breaking it down. Especially relevant in the teen years.

  5. How to raise kids who can handle real life

    Resilience, repair, kindness, and the long view of childhood. The endgame is not a perfectly behaved child. It is a capable adult.

Who it is for

Parents of children from infancy through the teen years. Grandparents who help raise grandchildren. Teachers and counselors who want a calmer, more effective lens on the kids they work with. Anyone who wants to raise a child who turns into an adult worth knowing.

About the author

Dr. Solomon Laktineh, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist of 45 years, fellowship trained at UCLA, recipient of the Patient's Choice Award, and named one of America's Best Doctors. He practices in Long Beach, California and offers online consultations to families across the country and around the world.

Frequently asked

What ages is the book for?
The book is written for parents of children from infancy through the teen years. The principles apply at every stage and the examples cover a wide range of ages.
Where can I buy the book?
The book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
Do you have to be religious to read it?
No. The book is grounded in pediatric science and forty-five years of clinical practice. It respects every family's values without prescribing any one belief system.
Is it long?
It is a focused, practical read. Most parents finish it in a weekend and refer back to specific chapters as their children move through new stages.
Can I request a signed copy?
Signed copies are sometimes available through events and consultations. Contact the office for current availability.

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