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 A teen at Banning High who is more withdrawn than usual.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

Don't stress over having a perfect explanation for your child's behavior. Just writing down a few things you've noticed recently, especially with shift schedules, is enough to start.

  • 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

Get the free Script Pack instantly. For hardworking Wilmington families dealing with port shifts, this on-demand advice is designed to fit your unique schedule.

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

How do remote sessions work with a shift-schedule?
Because you can join from anywhere, it's easier to fit a session in during your off-hours without driving up the PCH corridor.
Are you replacing my child's primary doctor?
No. I focus on parenting and behavioral strategies, while your local pediatrician handles vaccines and physicals.
Is Spanish available for the consultation?
Yes, I know Wilmington is heavily Spanish-speaking, and I conduct many sessions entirely in Spanish.
Can this help if my teen goes to Banning High?
Yes, the guidance scales up for teenagers, helping with communication, stress, and behavioral issues.

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.

Support for Wilmington parents

I have 40 years of experience supporting families through all phases of childhood. Grab the free scripts to start making things easier at home.