Description of discipline technique:
To avoid meltdown in the store, I always tell the kids what I expect BEFORE we go in, while we are still in the car. I let them know what we are shopping for, how long we will be, and what they can and cannot get. If I allow them to get candy at the check-out, I let them know beforehand if they can have it in the car, or wait until after dinner. If a problem occurs in the store, I can say, "Remember what we talked about in the car?"

Appropriate age group(s):
Any age above toddler

Other suggestions or comments:
This is not done in a harsh or corrective way. I try for a conversational tone, letting them know how they can help out in the store. It doesn't always work, of course, but it helps!