fractious child
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describes a child who is irritable and quarrelsome
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- The toddler was a notoriously fractious child after skipping his nap.
- She can be a fractious child on long car rides, but snacks help.
- Teachers learned how to calm the fractious child during group activities.
- Why is he such a fractious child whenever routines change?
- With clear boundaries, even a fractious child can thrive at home.
- The counselor described him as a fractious child reacting to stress.
- Don't label her a fractious child without understanding the triggers.
- As a toddler, I was a fractious child, easily upset by noise.
- A patient caregiver can transform a fractious child into a curious learner.
- Bedtime often turns any tired kid into a fractious child.