We’ve been dealing with the temper tantrums for a while now.  It’s definitely getting better as time goes on.  I’ve learned that one of the very best tactics to settle them down is 

Tag team!  For some reason, if either of us is “in it” with the toddler, the we can call in the other parent and this seems to diffuse the situation and help him calm down.  No idea why it works but, as most parents know, we’ll do anything if it works!

Read more about how we’ve handled toddler tantrums here and here.