If you’ve read any Parenting books, listened to podcasts, or eavesdropped on other parents at the playground, you’ve heard that Consistency is one of the keys to good parenting. Having a consistent bedtime helps children form better sleep habits and consistency in discipline helps your child understand boundaries and feel in control of their own behavior. But the concept of consistency is more than just a tool that helps parents instill lessons in their children, behavioral consistency is an important lesson in and of itself.