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

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 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 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 Westminster, at no cost, at any time.

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

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