Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadExecutive (Dys)function — Epilepsy DadWe’re probably those parents who have relied too much on technology while raising our son. Between the hospital stays, appointments, and…3d ago3d ago
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadA Mindset Change — Epilepsy DadA few weeks ago, my tennis coach suggested that I switch to a two-handed backhand.Jul 16Jul 16
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy Dad10 Years — Epilepsy DadWe’re coming up on the 10th anniversary of our son’s first seizure.Jul 9Jul 9
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadFor the First Time in Forever — Epilepsy DadA few weeks ago, I was sitting on a beach with my wife.Jul 2Jul 2
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadProbabilities — Epilepsy DadI spend a lot of time thinking about probabilities. Usually, it’s for my day job in artificial intelligence, data science, and analytics…Jun 25Jun 25
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadMilestones — Epilepsy DadThe Latin is “milia passuum,” meaning a thousand paces. The Romans also erected stone markers at mile intervals to notify the passerby of…Jun 18Jun 18
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadRelax, It’s Just Brain Surgery — Epilepsy DadAt a recent appointment, our neurologist suggested deep brain stimulation for our son.Jun 11Jun 11
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadMy Apologies — Epilepsy DadLast spring, my son and I went to a baseball game with friends to celebrate their son’s birthday. We had a great time, mixing cheering for…Jun 4Jun 4
Dave MonneratinEpilepsy DadFamily Matters — Epilepsy DadWhen my son first started having seizures, we had just moved to Philadelphia. We were in a new city with no family and no support system…May 28May 28
Dave MonneratTransfer Learning — Epilepsy DadThe sound of a seizure woke us. Normally, they only last a few seconds in the morning, but this was louder, longer, and more intense. We…May 21May 21