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*Practical tips on how to minimize risks and keep your child informed and safe.*

# Key Takeaways

* Living with an alcoholic parent can have long-term negative impacts on a child’s development and self-esteem.
* Expect limitations around visitation and custody when alcoholism and parental fitness are involved.
* Personal breathalyzers like Keepr® can provide real-time, verifiable results about a co-parent's sobriety while caretaking.

Co-parenting with someone on a [recovery journey](https://yourkeepr.com/pages/addiction-recovery) can be challenging. From navigating custody agreements and talking to your child about alcoholism to useful accountability tools and legal support, there are strategies to help you along the way.

This is a comprehensive and practical guide to co-parenting with an alcoholic, with key points including:

* How to spot risks to child safety and wellbeing
* Child custody and alcoholism
* Talking to your child about an alcoholic co-parent
* How remote alcohol monitoring can help
* Useful resources for co-parenting with an alcoholic

*This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified family law professional.*

Guide to Co-Parenting with an Alcoholic