Author: Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

About Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

I'm a Board Certified Pediatrician. I've been in practice since 2000. I'm happily married with two children. I graduated Medical School from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, NY. My Pediatric Residency training was at University of South Florida, College of Medicine. I've been in private practice since 2000. As a medical student, I had the privilege to care for children at Kings County Hospital & Downstate Medical Center in urban Brooklyn. As a resident, I cared for children at Tampa General Hospital & All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. These experiences helped shape the Pediatrician I am today.

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Fully Vaccinated? No Mask Needed with Exceptions

May 14, 2021

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

CDC’s Updated Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

On May 13, 2021, the CDC updated their Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. The CDC states the science shows that breakthrough COVID-19 illness in fully vaccinated individuals is limited and most breakthrough infections resulting in asymptomatic or mild

Privilege Being You Affirmation

October 21, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Affirmation Children Health Mental Health Self Help No Comments

“The privilege of a lifetime

Is being who you are.

And that’s enough.”

-Viola Davis

More information regarding Children & Affirmations and Daily Affirmations are available throughout this blog.

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Positional Asphyxia | Death Asleep in a Car Seat

October 14, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Children Parenting Pediatrics Safety Sleep No Comments

Could a Baby Die Asleep in a Car Seat on the Floor?

Tragedy struck a North Dakota family when one of their twins died at daycare in his sleep. The daycare workers usually took the babies out of their car seats. At drop off, Linnea was taken out of … READ MORE

Choose Positive Affirmation

October 7, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Affirmation Children Health Mental Health Self Help 2 Comments

Although I am tired,

I choose to rise positively.

Today will be filled with goodness.

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Climbing Affirmation

September 30, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Affirmation Children Health Mental Health Pediatrics Self Help No Comments

On the ladder of difficulty,

I may be on the bottom,

But when I reach the top,

There’s gonna be

One heck of a view!

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Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils | Abnormal Breast Growth in Girls & Boys

September 27, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Children Health Natural Pediatrics No Comments

Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils – Use in Children

Lavender and tea tree oils may have negative side effects in children. These oils may increase estrogen activity while inhibiting androgen activity. Estrogen is the female sex hormone. Androgen is the male sex hormone. Essentially, lavender and tea tree essential

Embrace Change Affirmation

September 23, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Affirmation Mental Health Pediatrics Self Help No Comments

Change is a growth challenge.

I am stronger and wiser

with each and every change.

I embrace change.

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Juice Recommendations for Children

September 20, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Children Food & Drinks Health Pediatrics No Comments

Expert Panel: Milk, Water, & Juice Recommendations

for Children

Juice recommendations & recommendations for other drinks for children have been updated by a health experts panel. Under the leadership of nutrition research organization Healthy Eating Research, this panel formed to update parents, caregivers and health care providers on what should

Self-care Affirmation

September 16, 2019

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Affirmation Mental Health Pediatrics Self Help No Comments

Self-care is loving myself enough

to not feel responsible for others.

I am celebrating the person

responsible for herself.

Lastly, 101 Best Louise Hays Affirmations of All Time is an excellent resource.

More information regarding Children & Affirmations and Daily Affirmations are available throughout this blog.

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Best Christmas TV Show Guide

December 12, 2018

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

Affirmation Children Entertainment Fun Holidays Home & Family Parenting Pediatrics Television No Comments

Christmas, Christmas TV, 25 Days of Christmas, tv guide, Christmas TV Guide, show, family time, family fun, Chirstmas TV Shows, holidays, family, family time, movies, Netflix,
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer — Christmas Television Shows – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Best Christmas TV Variety 2018

The best Christmas TV shows are a great time for family time. There are multiple opportunities to get together, share, and talk about family values and learn some valuable life lessons while watching them. There are many … READ MORE

CDC’s Updated Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

“The privilege of a lifetime

Is being who you are.

And that’s enough.”

-Viola Davis

More information regarding Children & Affirmations and Daily Affirmations are available throughout this blog.

Could a Baby Die Asleep in a Car Seat on the Floor?

Although I am tired,

I choose to rise positively.

Today will be filled with goodness.

More information regarding Children & Affirmations and Daily Affirmations are available throughout this blog.

On the ladder of difficulty,

I may be on the bottom,

But when I reach the top,

There’s gonna be

One heck of a view!

More information regarding Children & Affirmations and Daily Affirmations are available throughout this blog.

Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils – Use in Children

Lavender and tea tree oils may have negative side effects in children. These oils may increase estrogen activity while inhibiting androgen activity. Estrogen is the female sex hormone. Androgen is the male sex hormone. Essentially, lavender and tea tree essential

Change is a growth challenge.

I am stronger and wiser

with each and every change.

I embrace change.

More information regarding Children & Affirmations and Daily Affirmations are available throughout this blog.

Expert Panel: Milk, Water, & Juice Recommendations

for Children

Juice recommendations & recommendations for other drinks for children have been updated by a health experts panel. Under the leadership of nutrition research organization Healthy Eating Research, this panel formed to update parents, caregivers and health care providers on what should

Self-care is loving myself enough

to not feel responsible for others.

I am celebrating the person

responsible for herself.

Lastly, 101 Best Louise Hays Affirmations of All Time is an excellent resource.

More information regarding Children & Affirmations and Daily Affirmations are available throughout this blog.

Best Christmas TV Variety 2018

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