Dr. Solomon Laktineh

Pediatrician serving Wilmington

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Wilmington Families

Wilmington and the Harbor area are home to families who work hard, often in shifts, and who want their children to thrive in spite of long days. The free scripts, weekly videos, and book give Wilmington parents access to a pediatrician of 40 years without the drive, the wait, or the lost work hours.

The questions I hear from Wilmington families are deeply practical. A first grader at Banning's Landing area schools who is acting out at home. A nine-year-old with bedtime that has unraveled since the school year started. A teen at Banning High who is more withdrawn than usual. None of those are emergencies. All of them are exactly the kind of question the book answers.

Many Wilmington families are bilingual, often Spanish and English, sometimes Tagalog or Arabic. After forty years in the area, I have learned that parenting principles travel across languages and cultures. Warmth. Clear limits. Listening before lecturing. The conversation can happen in whatever language your family is most comfortable in.

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. None of that matters if a parent leaves the call with no clear next step. My job is to send you back into the week with one or two specific things to try.

The free scripts and weekly videos are a practical fit for Wilmington families. No drive on the 110 or the 710. No taking a full afternoon off the docks or the warehouse. Just practical, focused guidance from your kitchen, free.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

I have cared for kids attending LAUSD schools serving Wilmington, including Banning High, Wilmington Middle, Curtiss Middle, and many of the local elementary schools, plus families with college students at Los Angeles Harbor College. The school context helps. The home conversation is where most of the change 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 the worry started and what changed around that time
  • How your child sleeps, eats, and plays
  • Anything school staff 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 Wilmington, at no cost, at any time.

Wilmington parents are some of the most resilient I have cared for. Asking for help early is not a weakness. It is one of the most effective parenting moves you can make.

Wilmington families ask

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