i'm a nurse. i was an army brat.
My daughter kept talking to me while I was trying to work. I didn't get much done at all. That's a shame, I'm sorry. Does she have anything to keep her occupied while you work?
I gave her a coloring book, but that doesn't seem to work. She is 5 years old.
Hmmm.. How old is she? Could you ask her what she would like to do? That way she does not feel like you don't want her to talk to you.
that's too bad . how old is she ? my daughter is seven today
Why not send her to summer camp? Give her a few days and try again
I love coloring books. I like the ones that tell a story. That is so neat.  Are they at the age that they like the Australian Band Hi-5?  My kids love to binge watch their show!