How to handle tantrums of kids?

one thing you need to understand is that it is natural for kids to have an outburst, and many times it comes across as a tantrum. since you did not mention the age, i would suggest that the first way to deal with this is to keep your calm and talk to your kid. try and understand what is bothering the child. tell him that if he shouts and cries, you won't be able to understand anything at all. if your kid does this at a public place, ignore and do not shout back. you can tell your kid that if he does not stop yelling, you will move away. do so if required and go to a distance. if this has happened a few times and you feel your child does not listen, tell him that you will stop taking him out till the time he learns to behave. instead of shouting, take away favourite activities as punishment for throwing tantrums.