Dr. Solomon Laktineh

Pediatrician serving Carson

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Carson Families

Carson is one of the most multicultural and multilingual cities in Los Angeles County. As a pediatrician who works with families in English, Spanish, and Arabic, I built my online consultation service so Carson parents can talk about their kids in the language that feels most honest, with a doctor who has cared for families like theirs for 45 years.

In Carson, parenting happens across cultures, sometimes inside the same household. We see Filipino families balancing close-knit multigenerational homes with new American school systems. We see Samoan and Pacific Islander families thinking about discipline and respect through their own lens, and trying to fit that with what teachers expect. We see Latino and Black families navigating bilingual or bicultural identities and asking how to raise children who feel rooted in both. We see Arabic-speaking families who want to keep faith and tradition strong while also helping kids manage anxiety, school stress, and screens.

There is no single right way to parent across cultures. There are, however, principles that hold up everywhere. Children need to feel safe. They need warm, predictable adults. They need to be allowed to feel big emotions without being shamed for them. They need limits set with love, not fear. After 45 years in pediatrics, I have watched these principles work in homes that look very different from the outside.

Online consultations remove the barrier of language and travel. We meet over a private 30-minute video call. You choose what is most important to discuss. If you would like to switch between English, Spanish, or Arabic during the call, that is welcome. Most families tell me the call ends with one or two clear next steps, and a sense of relief that someone listened without judgment.

I am board-certified in pediatrics and neonatology, completed my fellowship at UCLA, and have practiced for 45 years from Long Beach Family Clinic. Carson is part of our extended community, and many Carson families have been in our care for years. Online consultations now make it possible to keep that care going without the drive.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

Carson families I see attend Carson High, Rancho Dominguez Prep, Stephen M. White Middle, Catskill Avenue Elementary, and many other Los Angeles Unified and Compton Unified schools whose boundaries reach into Carson. We also work with families connected to California State University Dominguez Hills, where many parents are first-generation college graduates raising children in a different world than the one they grew up in.

What to bring to your consultation

Most parents arrive with a knot in their stomach, not a clean list of questions. That is fine. Even a few notes help us spend the full thirty minutes on what matters. Many families bring:

  • What you are noticing at home or at school, in your own words
  • Any cultural or family context that matters to how you parent
  • Notes on language, like which language your child uses for emotion
  • Sleep, eating, and daily routines
  • What you have tried, and how your child or family responded

How an online consultation works

You pick a 30-minute slot in your timezone, share a short note about what you would like to discuss, and pay $200 securely through Stripe. You receive a confirmation by email with your video call link. There is no commute, no waiting room, and you can join from a quiet spot in your home in Carson.

If you live in Carson and you have been holding a question about your child for a while, this is what online consultation is for. Bring it. We will work through it together, in the language that feels right for your family.

Carson families ask

Do I have to be in Carson to book a consultation?
No. The 30-minute video consultation works from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Most Carson families join from home, but parents have booked from across California, the United States, and several other countries.
Is the consultation a replacement for our regular pediatrician in Carson?
No. The online consultation is for thoughtful, non-emergency parenting and developmental questions: behavior, sleep, anxiety, discipline, transitions, and similar concerns. Continue seeing your local pediatrician in Carson for routine well-child visits, vaccines, and acute medical needs.
Does Dr. Solomon speak Spanish or Arabic with families in Carson?
Yes. Dr. Solomon Laktineh has cared for Carson families in English, Spanish, and Arabic for 45 years. You can request your preferred language when you book.
How quickly can a Carson family get an appointment?
Most consultations are available within a few days. You will see open 30-minute slots in your timezone the moment you start the booking flow, and you can pick whichever time fits your week.

Want to keep exploring first? Watch free parenting guidance in English, Spanish, and Arabic, or read about the most common reasons parents reach out, like toddler tantrums and discipline without punishment. The clinic line is (562) 624-1111 (Long Beach Family Clinic).

Ready to talk about your child in Carson?

A private 30-minute video call with Dr. Solomon Laktineh. Bring any question. Get a clear plan.