A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a 2-year-old child about typical toddler behavior. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?

A. Frequent negative responses (e.g., saying "no" often) are typical in toddlers due to their desire for independence and assertion of control. B. While toddlers may resist routines occasionally, they are more likely to begin developing preferences for consistent routines. C. Toddlers begin to show increased independence, not dependency. D. Emotional lability, such as rapid mood changes, is common in toddlers and does not typically decrease at this stage.