It sounds like it could be some frustration from jealousy. Have you tried asking her if she feels angry and why? Even at that age some kids can express their feelings well.
If she is upset at the time you spend with DS, she is probably wanting some attention, and she is getting it by being told off, so she is actually being rewarded for the behaviour. Perhaps instead of negative reinforcement, you could try praising her and rewarding her for good behaviour. Perhaps if she is gentle with DS, or goes a while without hitting him you could praise her and read her a book or something, so that she is getting attention for good behaviour rather than bad?
Just an idea but it might be helpful. I well remember the days of 2 under 2 or thereabouts and it sure isn't an easy time!! It does get easier though.
I know at times that it is an attention thing, but at others, its def not - for example, the other night, DS was lying on the floor and I had been sat at the little table with DD for ages playing with the playdough with her, and 5mins later, she just walked up to him and hit him.
MR - I'm not sure she's got the language yet for me to talk to her about how she is feeling, but I'll give it a go - anything's worth a shot.
Feeb - i don't think DD has got the link between throwing toys = toys gone either. At least I'm not the only ones!!
Littlebear - I think she's still a little young for that, but I'll def try it in future!
It does get easier though.
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