CONTENTS ▲ 185 On the cover FROM PG 26 PG 84 PG 118 PG 49 PG 100 PG 236 208 PG 66 PG 113 PG 262 PG 172 PG 122 220 NINE WAYS TO MAKE KIDS SMARTER Advice on how to help them achieve their full potential 225 WHICH BREED IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Getting the ideal family dog needs paws for thought 232 FINAL DESTINATION Make sure your dying wishes are carried out by having that delicate conversation with your loved ones TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS 250 236 SHORE THING Secluded beaches - check out these hidden gems 242 LORRAINE'S GORILLA ENCOUNTER Our celebrity guest editor tells us all about her time with the primates of Africa 250 WATER WORLDS Spectacular swimming pools from across the globe 256 NO-FLY HOLIDAYS How to get away without taking to the air 262 GREAT BRITISH BREAKS Fabulous UK destinations for the very best staycation AND FINALLY 273 VODKA WATERMELON COOLER It's cocktail hour - try this delicious, refreshing recipe 274 LORRAINE: MY ABSOLUTE BESTS We find out what makes our favourite TV presenter smile 276 LORRAINE'S WORLD Your chance to have a sneak peak at our guest editor's life - in pictures 279 STOCKISTS Find out where to get your must-buy items right here! www.athomemagazine.co.uk AUGUST 2016 | 015