Backyard Parliament: Three Silly Mini‑Councils Kids Can Run at Home

A playful, educational five‑minute monologue where John teaches families three short, safe ‘Backyard Parliament’ mini‑games kids can run to solve everyday household puzzles—who feeds the goldfish, how to share TV time, or where to stash the special snack. Each 75–90s segment introduces one council format (Two‑Minute Debate, Suggestion Box & Swap, Pebble Vote with Roles), lists two simple materials or rules (timer, pebble jar, respectful listening signal), and models exact opening lines, a child‑friendly moderator script, and one closure ritual that keeps decisions kind. John uses light mock‑news language and a cheerful hook so children hear civic words without politics, practices tone and timing slowly for mimicry, and ends with a short family rehearsal prompt. The episode is privacy‑first and low‑prep—no special props—so households can try a mini‑council at breakfast or before bed and leave with three repeatable, confidence‑building routines.