Ds2 is obviously testing me at the moment and his favourite thing the past few weeks has been to pick up hard objects and lob them randomly, especially when he's cross/frustrated. I can't ignore it as he's hurt his older brother chucking things at him. I can't seem to distract him enough, in that when I draw his attention to another toy he throws that too, or if nothing's to hand he comes over and hits me.
My tactic has been to say loudly 'NO THROWING, Mummy will take it away' when he lifts something into the throwing position and looks at me to see what I'll do. Then when he throws it I do take it away. I've tried taking stuff out of his hands when he lifts it up to throw, but then he just goes for something else or again, hits me. Just occasionally he will respond to the warning and put his arm down again, but rarely.
Everything I've read on here suggests he is too young for time out or the 'naughty step'. Never had to deal with this before as ds1 was/is very gentle.
Any advice appreciated!