Families are interdependent households, and taking on the caretaking role of an at-home parent for a season does not mean your needs go away. In this episode, we’ll talk about the identity transition that can happen in partnerships when one person downshifts or pauses their career. We’ll tackle all the ways our relationship can shift over the long game of parenthood. And we’ll talk through effective strategies to identify your needs and then communicate them to your partner so that you both feel valued and supported.