How do you handle a tantrum in the store? Same as you handle a tantrum at home. If you're a different parent when you're out, then they've got you where they want you. They know that they're gonna get worse when you're out, so you gotta be consistent all the time, everywhere you go. I'll tell you what I did with my son. He was 3 years old, it was the second to last tantrum, and we were in a mall, but it was very loud and busy. If it's a restaurant or somewhere where you don't wanna disturb peopl