The thing about both kids and adults is also that if the candy is there, it is very hard to have self control. So either keep candy out of the house, or if someone in the house insists on having at (hubby etc) have them keep a stash in their office or nightstand, not in the kitchen. If kids know there isn;t any candy they accept refulsal easier and whine less. I also know where the candy asile of the supermarket is and don't even turn down it and use the 'candy free' check out aisle.