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The funniest parenting fails from NYC families (Oct 8)

Sometimes, we're bad moms and dads, okay? Laugh now and (definitely) deny it later. Seriously, nobody's perfect.

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Hannah Doolin
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Between idyllic trips to NYC's 25 best playgrounds in New York City, exploring amazing museum exhibits for kids and enjoying family lunches at your favorite family restaurants, life can be less than picture-perfect. Let's be real-even the best moms and dads make a mistake now and then! See our favorite funny fails from parents around the city.

"Took our toddler on a hayride and had to dig for her pacifier in the haypile. We couldn't find it and she bawled the entire ride." —Courtney, Queens

"Accidentally said 'Dad is a slob' in front of the kids, and now they won't stop repeating it." —Paula, Brooklyn
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"My kid had a meltdown and yelled 'f*ck it!' in church." —Quinn, Manhattan

"I have six children. I left the youngest one behind in a hotel in Hershey, Pennsylvania." —Ben, Manhattan
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"I joked around with our eldest about elves eating bad kids. She told her little sister, who totally believes that now." —Jackie, Queens

"I showed our toddler how to make a birthday wish and accidentally blew out his candle. He was inconsolable." —Michelle, Staten Island
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"Sometimes when the kids ask for grilled cheese, I just toast bread and put cheese on it." —Jennifer, Bronx

"Handed my son my Starbucks cappucino instead of his hot cocoa. He actually drank some of it. Now he won't chill out." —Astrid, Queens
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"My son wanted me to take a turn on the swing set, but when I sat down, one of the chains broke." —Ellen, Brooklyn

"Completely forgot to sign my daughter's permission slip and she missed a field trip!" —Greg, Bronx
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