Having regular meals with family means being able to spend time together. The Meaningful Meals media campaign associated with Parent Up and the Excelsior Springs SAFE (Substance Abuse-Free Environment) coalition explains sharing meals can lower rates of substance use and depression. Having a family meal together with your family helps build better peer relationships, aids in having more self-esteem and leads to children having better grades at school, according to Parent UP. Additional benefits of regular meal sharing can lead to a better relationship between children and parents, giving both parties a chance to connect, relax and recharge, according to Parent Up. The media campaign shares information explaining family meals don’t have to be traditional. Any meal of the day that allows 20 minutes to be shared, such as breakfast, lunch or snack time, fits the criteria for a meaningful meal. The campaign suggests ways to connect with family while also disconnecting from electronics…