DISC Type Moms - What Style of Mom are You?

Every day we should make a point of recognizing the moms in our lives for everything they've done for us over the years. Just as DISC personality type dictates how we think, act, and interact, it can also shape the kind of parent we become. Do you recognize your mom in any of the following four mom DISC types? If you're a mom, which DISC personality style do you relate to most?

Personality Type "D" - The Authoritarian

The authoritarian mom has clear expectations for her children. She expects her kids to grow into well-mannered, respectful, and successful adults. On the road to adulthood, she doesn't try to entertain her kids constantly. Instead, she guides, disciplines, and prepares them to make decisions on their own in life. That said, if she disagrees with the choices her children have made, she isn't about to stay silent. The authoritarian mom is a dominant force in the house that you ignore at your own peril—this mama bear doesn't let her kids get away with anything!

Pros: Good in a crisis.

Cons: Grounds you first; asks questions later.

The Authoritarian: Clair Huxtable, The Cosby Show

Personality Type "I" - The BFF

The "BFF" mom believes communication is the key to a successful relationship, and she wants her kids to be able to confide in her about anything at any time. She tries to keep an open mind and an open heart and makes it clear that there's no problem you can't talk through. She has a great sense of humor and a big personality. This mom is relaxed and friendly and rarely gets seriously angry. BFF moms love throwing birthday parties and know how to make any occasion entertaining. They are active, energetic, and fun to be around.

Pros: She loves her kids for who they are.

Cons: Embarrasses you in front of your friends by trying to act cool. She’s also the queen of the “overshare.”

The BFF: Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls

Personality Type "S" - The Mother Hen

The motto of the Mother Hen type mom is "Family First." This steady type of mom would sacrifice anything for her family and puts everyone else's needs above her own. The Mother Hen knows how you're feeling by just looking at your face. She feels the pain of her kids' heartaches as if they were happening to her. This mom knows how to take care of her kids—she knows what they like and what makes them tick, happy, or sad. She is kind and compassionate and is a rock of stability for her family. A close-knit family, just like teamwork, is vital to her, and she puts a high priority on family traditions such as holidays, family vacations, and family dinner time.

Pros: The glue that holds the family together.

Cons: Can be overprotective and would wrap her kids in bubble wrap if she could.

The Mother Hen: Charlotte York Goldenblatt, Sex and the City

Personality Type "C" - The Academic Mom

The Academic Mom read every baby book in the library before her kids were born and is prepared for anything. She is an expert at keeping track of the family's schedule and maybe has even organized school events. A rule-follower and a bit of a perfectionist by nature, she will happily supervise her kids while they do their homework and can't help but want to take over and show her kids the right way of doing things. The Academic Mom wants the best for her kids and thinks that hard work, conscientiousness, attention to detail, and persistence is the best way to achieve it.

Pros: Her kids might think she's tough on them academically but will thank her when they graduate from Harvard.

Cons: Can be very critical as she holds herself and her kids to high standards.

The Academic Mom: Claire Dunphy, Modern Family

Learn more about DISC personality styles and take a DISC assessment to discover your best mom personality style traits today!