Nina can throw some whoppers as well. Lately what I have found to work with her, is to either sit with her, or if she lets me, pick her up, and try and calm her down by talking soothly, and saying to her 'take deep breaths Nina' and I take deep breaths so she knows what I'm talking about. After about 30 seconds or so, she will catch on to what I'm doing, and start copying me. And will calm down.
Good luck, and I hope you find something that works for you.