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Reflections on the First Day of School

Aug 25, 2011

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Crocs, Dr. Paula Bloom, Family, Kids, Madeira, Relationships, School, Shoes

By Dr. Paula Bloom “Do you need some tissues?” “Are you feeling sad?” “Isn’t it hard to think that your kids are growing up?” I answered with a smile, but in my head I was thinking, “No. No. And no.” These are the questions I was asked as I walked my 6-year-old to his first day at his

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This Blogging Thing

Aug 19, 2011

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Authenticity, Blogging, Dr. Paula Bloom, FootSmart, Shoes, Social media

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By Dr. Paula Bloom Just came from an interesting meeting with a new FootSmart exec. My understanding ofsocial media, or just “social” as he referred to it (I guess it’s like Oprah, who needs the Winfrey really) was just expanded. In the past I’ve blogged for Huffington Post and PBS.or

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Climbing the Eiffel Tower

Aug 11, 2011

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Crocs, Dansko, Dr. Paula Bloom, Eiffel Tower, France, Paris, Shoes, Teva, Travel

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By Dr. Paula Bloom I just returned from my first trip to Europe. I’ve dreamed of going to Paris since I was a little girl and my desire intensified after four years of studying French in high school. While books and teachers can tell you about the history, the culture, the art and the

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Strong is the New Sexy

Jul 14, 2011

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Body Image, Date night, Dr. Paula Bloom, Footwear, Physical Exercise, Reiko, Sandals, Self-esteem, Shoes, Sofft

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By Dr. Paula Bloom I’ve been writing a lot about the importance of comfort shoes. I’ve talked about self-acceptance, not being a victim of society’s expectations and not shoving our feet into uncomfortable shoes for the sake of attracting men and feeling good about ourselves. As I ma

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Procrastination, Book Writing and Photo Shoots

Jul 07, 2011

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Born, Dr. Paula Bloom, Photo Shoot, Procrastination, Shoes, Wedges

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By Dr. Paula Bloom For many years clients have been taking notes in therapy sessions. I’d be talking and a client would interrupt with, “Oh, wait a second, I need to write that down before I forget.” This not only happened in sessions but would also happen during a casual conversation

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You’re Grounded!

Jun 27, 2011

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Dr. Paula Bloom, FootSmart, Mephisto, Reflection, Relaxation, Sandals

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By Dr. Paula Bloom Remember when the word “grounded” was bad? You came in past curfew: grounded. Your parents got a call from the principal: grounded. You talked back to your mother: grounded. Being grounded was a punishment. What was the point, besides getting out of your parents ha

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Just ‘Cause There’s Smoke Doesn’t Mean There’s Fire (Thankfully!)

Jun 16, 2011

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Born, Chaco, clogs, Crocs, Dr. Paula Bloom, Kote, Madeira, Sandals, Shoes, Teva

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By Dr. Paula Bloom If there was a fire and you could only do or take one thing from your house what would it be? Would you take pictures? Jewelry? Start cleaning up before the firefighters arrive? Which one doesn’t fit in here? My husband woke me up at 5:45 AM to tell me there was sm

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How Much Does “Flattering” Affect Your Style?

Jun 08, 2011

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Body, Crocs, Dr. Paula Bloom, Sexy, Shoes, thong sandals

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By Dr. Paula Bloom I have two basic styles: All black and flowy bohemian. Black, of course, is “flattering.” Flowy can be “flattering.” It makes me wonder: how much do we confuse what we like to wear with what we think makes us look thinner? As with many American women, my weight f

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No Deep Message Here… Just Cute Sandals!

Jun 01, 2011

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Born, Chella, Dotti, Dr. Paula Bloom, Lote, Sandals, Shoes

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By Dr. Paula Bloom Most of my posts are about life, relationships, motherhood and self-esteem. In this post I’m going to focus on the “shoe” part of my title of The Shoe Shrink. If you are looking for a profound discussion of the meaning life, the importance of self-esteem or improv

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The Drama of Bathing Suit Shopping

May 03, 2011

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Bathing Suit, Crocs, Dr. Paula Bloom, Pool Sandals, Sandals, Self-esteem, Shoes, Shopping, Workout

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By Dr. Paula Bloom Earthquakes. War. Famine. Yes, these are all events that wreak havoc on the human spirit. We have so much to be grateful for if we have a safe home, enough food and peace in our lives. Given all the tragedy in the world it seems superficial and self-indulgent to eve

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