Dr. Solomon Laktineh

Pediatrician serving Westminster

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Westminster Families

Westminster is one of the most culturally rich communities in Orange County, and that richness shapes how parents raise their kids. After 40 years in pediatrics across multilingual, multigenerational families, I have learned to listen for what is universal and what is cultural. The free videos and scripts bring that ear to your home.

The questions I hear from Westminster parents are wide-ranging. A first grader who is anxious about school. A middle schooler at Warner or Stacey who is on a screen too much. A teen at Westminster High who is pulling away. A multigenerational family trying to balance grandparents' expectations with current parenting research. None of these are unusual. All of them deserve a thoughtful answer.

Westminster is also home to many Vietnamese, Spanish, Arabic, and English-speaking families. Parenting principles are largely universal, but the way they show up in a home is shaped by language, generation, and culture. My role is not to flatten those differences. It is to help you decide what to do, in your family, with respect for who you are.

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. The point of all of it is what you take into your week.

The free scripts and weekly videos are a practical fit for Westminster families balancing work, school, extended family, and life across two or three languages at home. Practical help that fits around your week, free, starting tonight.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

I have cared for Westminster kids attending Westminster SD and Huntington Beach Union schools across the area, including Warner Middle, Stacey Middle, Westminster High, La Quinta High, and many of the local elementary schools, plus families with college students at Golden West and Coastline. The school context is useful background.

How to get the most from the resources

Don't let the need to be prepared stop you from reaching out. Noting down a few specific behaviors you've observed is plenty to kick off our discussion.

  • A short description of the behavior or worry
  • When it started and what changed around that time
  • How your child sleeps, eats, and plays
  • Anything school staff or relatives have shared
  • What you have already tried at home

How to start with the free resources

Enter your email to receive the Script Pack right away. Westminster families find that having these scripts handy makes dealing with tantrums much less stressful.

Westminster families I have helped over the years tend to share one trait. They are deliberate about their children and respectful of their family's values. His guidance is simply a calm, experienced second voice in that decision-making.

Westminster families ask

Can I join the session from work in Westminster?
Yes, as long as you have a private space and an internet connection, you can join from anywhere.
Will you prescribe medicine during this session?
No, my consultations are solely for behavioral and parenting advice. Medication is handled by your regular doctor.
Do you offer consultations in Spanish?
Yes, I frequently conduct sessions in Spanish, as well as English and Arabic.
How long does it take to read the Script Pack?
It's designed to be a quick read, giving you practical strategies in just a few minutes.

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.

Expert support for Westminster

I've spent 40 years helping parents navigate childhood challenges. Use these free resources to start seeing a positive change at home.