What's a skip? It sounds fun, not like a torture device at all. LOL I remember those days...little ones under foot, pulling everything from the cupboards and me wanting to cry from frustration. They're 11 & 9 nine and now it's "Mom, buy me this, buy me that, I want to go here and there and I'm still in tears. LOL I don't know how old she is, but here's some advice...pop in a video, give her a snack and juice until you're done. If that doesn't work...let her help with the chores. My kids loved feeling "big." They really like dusting and vacuuming. LOL