Dr. Solomon Laktineh

Pediatrician serving Downey

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Downey Families

Downey families care deeply about their children and want guidance that respects their time, their culture, and their values. After 40 years in pediatric practice, I have seen what helps and what does not. The free scripts, videos, and book make that experience accessible from your living room.

Most Downey parents I work with are not looking for a parenting overhaul. They are looking for an answer to one specific question that has been on their mind for weeks. Sleep that is not improving. A first grader at Gallatin or Lewis who is suddenly anxious. A middle schooler at Stephen Foster who has changed in ways the parents cannot quite name. A teen at Warren or Downey High who is pulling away. Each of these can be talked through in thirty focused minutes.

Downey is one of those communities where extended family is often part of the parenting conversation. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents. That is a strength. It also means there can be a lot of well-meaning advice, sometimes contradictory. Part of what this guidance offers is a clear, calm, evidence-based view that helps you make your own decision about your child.

I am board-certified in pediatrics and neonatology, completed my fellowship at UCLA, and have been recognized with the Patient's Choice Award and named one of America's Best Doctors. The credentials are honest, but the value of any guidance is measured in your week, not on my wall. You should leave with one or two specific things to try.

The free scripts and videos are a good fit for the way Downey parents live. No drive to a specialist's office. No taking a full afternoon off work. Just a private thirty minutes from your home, scheduled around your week, paid securely.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

I have cared for Downey kids attending DUSD schools across the city, from Gallatin and Lewis Elementary to Stephen Foster Middle, Doty Middle, Sussman Middle, Warren High, and Downey High. School details help, but the home conversation is where most of the work happens.

How to get the most from the resources

Most parents arrive with a knot in their stomach, not a clean list of questions. That is fine. Jotting down a few notes before you dig in helps you focus on what matters most. Many families bring:

  • A short description of what you are seeing
  • When it started and what changed around that time
  • How your child sleeps, eats, and plays
  • Anything teachers have shared, formal or informal
  • Notes on what you have already tried

How to start with the free resources

Enter your email and the free Script Pack arrives within minutes. From there, the YouTube channel has hundreds of short videos organized by topic. The book covers every stage in depth. All of it is accessible from Downey, at no cost, at any time.

Downey families I have helped over the years tend to share one thing in common. They are paying attention to their kids and they want to do this well. His guidance is simply a way to think it through with a pediatrician who has seen a lot.

Downey families ask

Do I have to be in Downey to book a consultation?
No. The 30-minute video consultation works from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Most Downey 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 Downey?
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 Downey for routine well-child visits, vaccines, and acute medical needs.
Does Dr. Solomon speak Spanish or Arabic with families in Downey?
Yes. Dr. Solomon Laktineh has cared for Downey families in English, Spanish, and Arabic for 40 years. You can request your preferred language when you book.
How quickly can a Downey 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.

Free guidance for Downey families

Get the free Script Pack, explore the YouTube channel, and go deeper with the book. All from Dr. Solomon Laktineh, MD, 40 years in pediatrics.