Press and Recognition
Awards, recognition, and media
A summary of the formal recognition Dr. Solomon Laktineh has received across 45 years in pediatric practice, plus selected media and speaking work.
Professional awards
- Patient's Choice Award: recognition based on direct patient feedback for compassionate, high-quality care.
- America's Best Doctors: selection by peer physicians for excellence in pediatric medicine.
Credentials
- Board-Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
- Board-Certified, Neonatology
- Fellowship-Trained, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- 45 years of active clinical pediatric practice
Author
Dr. Solomon Laktineh is the author of Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children, a practical guide for parents distilled from his decades of pediatric practice. The book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
Public education and media
Dr. Solomon publishes free, evidence-based parenting guidance in three languages on his platforms:
- YouTube channel with parenting and child behavior guidance in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
- Instagram and TikTok with short-form parenting clips and answers to common questions.
- Long-form parenting articles on this site, covering everything from sleep training to childhood anxiety.
Languages
English, Spanish, and Arabic. Dr. Solomon has cared for the deeply multilingual community of Long Beach and surrounding cities for 45 years.
Press inquiries
For interview requests, podcast guesting, speaking engagements, or media commentary on pediatric, parenting, or child behavior topics, please reach out through the contact page.
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